What it is
Stellaria media extract is derived from chickweed, a common low-growing herb of the carnation family. In skincare formulations it is included as a plant-based conditioning agent intended to help calm and soften the skin. It is typically used at low concentrations as part of a botanical complex rather than as a primary functional ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Botanical extracts can occasionally provoke sensitivity in individuals allergic to related plants, but chickweed extract is generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics. As with any plant extract, the carrier solvent and any naturally occurring constituents determine overall tolerability.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract prepared from the aerial parts of the chickweed plant (Stellaria media), usually in a water or glycol carrier.
Questions everyone asks
What is chickweed extract used for in skincare?
It is used as a botanical skin-conditioning and soothing agent, helping leave skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Is Stellaria media extract a sunscreen filter?
No, it is a plant-derived conditioning ingredient and does not provide UV protection on its own.