What is Elderflower Water?

Elderflower water is a Hydrosol obtained by steam distillation of the flowers of French Sambucus, or common elder.

The flowers of the elder are small, white and fragrant, creating a wonderful aroma.

Due to its fragrance and healing properties, you can use Elderflower Water for almost anything. Add a subtle scent to your DIY product or use it pure as a face & body mist!

Elder blossom contains many different flavonoids such as quercetin, other antioxidants and vitamins, giving it a calming and restorative effect.

What are the benefits of Elderflower Water?

Rich in nutrients and antioxidants.
Elderflower water is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, such as flavonoids, quercetin, vitamins A, B and C, choline and biotin. The antioxidants protect against damage from free radicals.

Calming
Due to the high concentration of flavonoids and other antioxidants, Elderflower Water has a calming effect on the skin.

Soothing and restorative
Elderflower water has a soothing and restorative effect. This makes it an ideal product for dry skin that feels rough and dull.

Anti-aging for mature skin
The large amount of antioxidants help protect the skin from external influences and slow down the aging process. This way Elderflower Water also cares for mature skin.

How do you use Elderflower Water?

Due to its soothing and restorative properties, Elderflower Water can be added to many different DIY products. A few examples:

DIY clay mask
You can easily make a nourishing and restorative clay mask by mixing Elderflower Water with white clay.

DIY Elderflower Balm
Mix the Elderflower Water with Jojoba oil and Shea Butter for a restorative Elderflower Balm. Use an emulsifier such as Olivem to blend them together. This balm is also great to use as an aftersun.

DIY Aftershave
Add Elderflower Water to your DIY aftershave to soothe skin after shaving.

Face & body mist
Use pure as a refreshing face & body mist.

What is so special about Elderflower Water?

People knew long ago that the elder is special. The elder was even called the 'miracle tree' because you could use it for everything. Hippocrates, for example, was a big fan of the tree! Whistles were made from young elder branches. The word 'flierefluiter' comes from that - funny, isn't it?!