15 Natural Elderberry Beauty Recipes

Elderberries have been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections.

Elderberry is the dark purple berry from the European elder tree from with the white elderflowers bloom.

The flowers and berries are used to make medicine such as cold and flu medicine. The berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. You can purchase Elderberry Syrup or make the crafts below.

Elderberry Soap Recipe- By Craftbits

Elder Eye Cream by Joybilee Farm
Elderflower Infusion Oil by Simply Beyond Herbs
Elderflower Rosehip Salve by The Nerdy Farm Wife
Elderflower And Lavender Soap by Lovely Greens
Elderflower Toner For Sensitive Skin by Alba Rosa
Elderflower Water Homemade Hydrosol by Our Heritage Of Health
Elderflower Lotion by Infusion Fibers
Flowery Bath Salts by Savvy Homemade
Elderberry Tea Toner And Steam Recipes by Real Nutritious Living
Chamomile And Elder Sensitive Skin Lotion by The Nerdy Farm Wife
Elderflower Anti-aging Serum for Older Complexions by Joybilee Farms
Elderflower Salve For Face by Simply Beyond Herbs
Healing Soap For Sensitive Skin by Hello Glow
Elderberry Bath Bomb by Practical Frugality
Peppermint And Elderberry Lip Balm Recipe by The Nerdy Farm Wife
Vegan Elderberry Soap by The Inspiration Edit

A Hydrating Floral Spray to Calm, Soothe & Rejuvenate Aging Skin

If your face feels like it’s in a constant tug-of-war between dry patches and hot flashes, this one’s for you. My homemade rose water and glycerin facial mist is a sweet little solution that fits perfectly in your handbag, your fridge, or your nightstand. It’s light, hydrating, and oh-so-soothing—especially for dry, sensitive, or mature skin.

No synthetic fragrance, no preservatives you can’t pronounce—just simple ingredients that love your skin back.

Why Rose Water + Glycerin Is a Dream Duo

As we age, our skin’s natural oil and moisture levels start to dip. Add in hormonal shifts, stress, or weather swings, and suddenly your face feels more Sahara than serene. That’s where this mist shines.

Rose water calms redness, tones without drying, and brings gentle hydration
Glycerin is a humectant—it draws water to your skin like a magnet, leaving it soft and dewy
Together, they make a balancing mist that hydrates on the go and layers beautifully under makeup or over your evening serum

DIY Rose Water & Glycerin Mist Recipe

You’ll Need:

½ cup pure rose water (hydrosol preferred)
1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel (optional, for extra cooling)
3–5 drops rose essential oil (optional, for scent and skin benefits)
1 small spray bottle (preferably glass or BPA-free plastic)

How to Make It:

Sanitize your bottle and any tools using boiling water or alcohol.
In a clean bowl, combine the rose water and glycerin.
Add in aloe vera gel and essential oil if using.
Stir well and pour into your spray bottle using a small funnel.
Shake before each use to distribute the ingredients evenly.

How to Use Your Mist

Morning boost: Spritz after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Midday refresh: Keep in the fridge for a cooling spray during hot flashes or makeup meltdown.
Evening ritual: Use after washing your face and before serums to help everything absorb better.

Storage & Shelf Life

If you’re using store-bought hydrosol and clean hands, your spray should last up to 4–6 weeks. If you’re using homemade rose water, keep it in the fridge and use within 2–3 weeks.

I started making this mist when my skin felt like it had its own weather forecast—dry one day, flushed the next. One spray in the middle of a perimenopausal meltdown and I felt like a new woman. I even keep a bottle next to my bed for night sweats!

Optional Add-ins:

Cucumber juice for extra soothing
Green tea for antioxidants
A few drops of lavender for stress relief
Tiny pinch of pink Himalayan salt (acts as a natural preservative)

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