Sambucus nigra fruit, commonly found in Northern temperate regions, have a long history of being used in traditional Scottish medicine.
In Western herbal medicine the berries are used to treat inflammation and infections.
Modern research has shown that Elderberries are high in known active compounds: rutin, hyperoside and chlorogenic acid.

As a result, their cosmetic effects include anti-ageing, anti-inflammation and cell protection against oxidative stress.