Elderberry seed oil is a light, fast-absorbing oil with a subtle, earthy scent. It’s pressed from the tiny seeds of the elderberry, a dark berry valued for its naturally occurring antioxidants.

What is elderberry seed oil?

Elderberries grow in clusters of small, deep purple berries on the elder shrub, which has been part of traditional herbal remedies across Europe and North America for centuries. The oil is cold pressed from the seeds left after the berries are harvested.

The resulting oil is lightweight and rich in essential fatty acids, making it a particularly interesting ingredient for facial oils and serums.

Elderberry seed oil benefits for skin

Elderberry seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids that help support the skin’s natural barrier and maintain moisture. It also contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds, including anthocyanins, which contribute to the deep colour of elderberries.

Its light texture makes it easy to layer into facial care without leaving a heavy finish. Used regularly, it helps leave skin feeling soft, supple and nourished.

How to use elderberry seed oil

Elderberry seed oil is most often used in facial serums and oils. A few drops can be pressed into damp skin after cleansing or layered under a cream.

It also blends beautifully with other botanical seed oils, allowing different oils to complement one another within a facial formula.

Elderberry seed oil in Twigroot skin care

Our elderberry seed oil is locally sourced, organic and cold pressed. It’s one of the key berry oils in our Magus Serum, where it works alongside borage, blackberry and blueberry seed oils to deeply nourish dry and mature skin.

Our elderberry seed oil is sourced from Canadian-grown elderberries and cold pressed to preserve the natural nutrients of the seed oil. It’s a beautiful example of the kinds of ingredients we look for when developing our formulas—high-quality plant oils, thoughtfully sourced as close to home as possible.