Chickweed Extract

Chickweed Extract molecular structure

5+ year old childrenSkin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Chickweed Extract?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 0 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Chickweed Extract is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children 5 years and older (school-age children, kids, preteens, teens), chickweed extract used on the skin is considered very low risk. It’s a common plant extract used to soothe skin and the safety listing provided notes low concerns for cancer, allergy and reproductive effects.

What to Do

Before using a new product on a child’s skin, do a small patch test: put a tiny amount on the inside of the forearm and wait 24–48 hours. If there is no redness, swelling, itching or other reaction, it is likely safe to use as directed. Use products at normal concentrations and follow the product’s instructions. Keep products away from the eyes and mouth and do not apply to open wounds or badly broken skin. Store products out of reach of children.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for signs of a skin reaction (redness, swelling, itching, rash, blisters). The ingredient safety listing provided flags allergies as a possible but low concern—if you see any reaction, stop use, wash the area with water, and if it’s severe or spreading get medical help. Do not use on infants under 5 years without medical advice and avoid using on large areas of damaged skin.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: Based on available ingredient safety assessments for topical use of chickweed extract, only low-level concerns were noted (for cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, and reproductive effects) and no higher-level hazards or use restrictions were reported. There is no evidence of a real health risk for typical topical use.

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Alternative Names for Chickweed Extract

This ingredient may also be listed as:

chickweed extractChickweed extractSTELLARIA MEDIA (CHICKWEED) EXTRACTSTELLARIA MEDIA EXTRACTEXTRACT OF STELLARIA MEDIAEXTRACT OF CHICKWEEDCHICKWEED EXTRACTSTELLARIA MEDIA, EXT.

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Products Containing Chickweed Extract

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Chickweed Extract or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Chickweed Extract

Is this kid-friendly to use Chickweed Extract?

Yes, Chickweed Extract is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Chickweed Extract for children?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research.

What products contain Chickweed Extract?

Chickweed Extract is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Chickweed Extract?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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