Chickweed (Stellaria media): Soothing Eczema, Psoriasis and Dermatitis, Skin Hydration and Anti-Itch Comfort – Phytotherapeutic Support For Sensitive Skin

Chickweed (Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis), 450 mg, Swanson is a dietary supplement based on whole chickweed plant (Chickweed – Stellaria media), obtained from the aerial parts of the plant, traditionally recognized for its effects of supporting skin health and skin comfort. In European phytotherapy, Stellaria media is considered a "mild, cooling and emollient" plant, used for generations to support skin prone to irritation, redness, dryness and itching sensations, as well as to contribute to maintaining a balanced skin barrier.

The skin is the largest organ of the body and the first "shield" against environmental factors. When the skin barrier is weakened, episodes of sensitivity, pruritus (itching), flaking, redness and discomfort frequently appear. In eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis, these manifestations can be maintained by persistent inflammation, dryness and excessive skin reactions to ordinary stimuli. Chickweed is appreciated for its phytocomplex profile, rich in plant compounds that support skin soothing, balancing inflammatory response and natural hydration, while also supporting internal processes involved in maintaining healthy skin.

The Swanson formula offers 450 mg of Chickweed Herb (Stellaria media) from aerial parts, a concentrated dose that aims to harness the traditional effects of the plant on sensitive skin. By supporting skin comfort from within, this supplement can be a useful ally for people dealing with recurrent episodes of dryness, irritation, flaking or itching sensations, especially when the skin needs additional support to return to balance.

Detailed Benefits of Chickweed (Stellaria media)

• Support of skin comfort in eczema, dermatitis and reactive skin

Eczema and dermatitis are often characterized by redness, local inflammation, dryness and pruritus, symptoms that affect quality of life and can become more intense during periods of stress, temperature changes or exposure to irritants. Chickweed is considered a plant with mild action, traditionally used for soothing sensitive skin and for diminishing the sensation of discomfort.

Its phytocomplex can contribute to balancing the skin's response to external aggressors, supporting a more uniform appearance and better skin tolerance.
✅ Enhanced comfort for skin prone to irritation
✅ Support for soothing redness and unpleasant sensations
✅ Help during periods of accentuated skin sensitivity

• "Cooling" effect and support for diminishing itching

Itching is one of the most disturbing symptoms in eczema and dermatitis, and scratching can aggravate inflammation, produce lesions and slow skin recovery. Chickweed is described in herbal tradition as a plant with cooling and soothing effect, associated with reducing the sensation of pruritus and with supporting skin comfort in episodes of dryness and irritation.

Internal support with emollient plants can help "temper" reactivity, offering a general sensation of calm at the skin level.
✅ Support for reducing itching sensation
✅ Support for "inflamed", irritated or reactive skin
✅ Better skin comfort throughout the day

• Skin support in psoriasis: flaking, dryness and uneven appearance

Psoriasis involves an acceleration of the skin renewal cycle, which leads to thickened plaques, flaking and sometimes discomfort or pruritus. Although the approach to psoriasis is complex, supporting the skin with plants that favor soothing and hydration can be helpful in the general care routine.

Chickweed is traditionally used for skin with tendency to dryness and flaking, being associated with emollient support and with maintaining a better level of skin comfort.
✅ Help for skin with flaking and persistent dryness
✅ Support of more uniform skin appearance
✅ Contribution to comfort in episodes of rough or thickened skin

• Support for natural hydration and elasticity of the skin

A healthy skin barrier depends on an optimal balance between lipids, water and the integrity of the stratum corneum. When this balance is disturbed, the skin can dry excessively, becoming rough, prone to microcracks and irritations. Chickweed is associated with emollient effects, supporting the maintenance of "velvety" skin sensation and reducing discomfort related to dryness.

Support from within can complement external care, especially in cold seasons or during periods when the skin is exposed to dehydrating factors.
✅ Support of skin hydration and suppleness
✅ Contribution to reducing the sensation of "tight skin"
✅ Support for elasticity and long-term comfort

• Balancing inflammatory response and antioxidant protection

Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress are involved in numerous skin problems, including in aggravating redness, sensitivity and skin degradation processes. Plants traditionally used for skin are often appreciated for their bioactive compounds, with antioxidant potential and support of inflammatory balance.

Chickweed fits into this category, being used to support soothing and to help the skin respond more balanced to aggressors.
✅ Support of balance of inflammatory processes at skin level
✅ Help in protection against oxidative stress
✅ Contribution to skin resilience against external factors

• Internal support for clear skin and healthy appearance

In traditional phytotherapy, the skin is closely linked to internal balance, and "depurative" or "cooling" plants have been used to support skin clarity when imperfections, irritations or recurrent reactions appear. Chickweed is appreciated precisely for its mild profile, suitable for longer-term support, especially in people with sensitive skin.

By supporting internal balance and skin comfort, the supplement can contribute to a more groomed and more uniform appearance.
✅ Support for skin with clearer and calmer appearance
✅ Contribution to reducing skin reactivity
✅ Support of a care routine "from within"

• Unique plant, with mild action, suitable for sensitive skin

An important advantage of Chickweed is its reputation as a "gentle" plant, traditionally used for situations where the skin needs soothing without aggressiveness. Being a single-component formula (450 mg Stellaria media), the product offers simple, clean support, easy to integrate into skin support strategies.

For people who prefer supplements with a single ingredient, this option can offer a clear and predictable direction: supporting skin comfort, functional hydration and maintaining balance of sensitive skin.
✅ Single-ingredient formula, focused on skin
✅ Mild profile, oriented towards comfort and soothing
✅ Traditional phytotherapeutic support for sensitive and reactive skin

Directions for Use

As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily with water.