One rule of thumb with herbs is that if something is a “superfood” inside the body, it’s likely to be a nourishing nutritional powerhouse when used topically. Elderberries pigment is similar to anthocyanins and flavonoids as other colorful fruits like blueberries, grapes, and currents. Elderberries are best known in skincare for delivering an astronomical dose of antioxidants for such a tiny berry! As a reliable antimicrobial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory (with just the right balance of gentleness and effectiveness), elderberry is made for fighting common skin conditions like acne and redness.