Description
"Carrot Seed Essential Oil" is steam-distilled from the seeds of Daucus carota, also known as wild carrot or Queen Anne’s lace. With a warm, earthy aroma and subtle woody notes, it is prized for its skin-rejuvenating properties. Frequently found in facial serums and creams, it helps nourish and balance the complexion. Blending well with frankincense and lavender, it contributes to grounding scent compositions. A key ingredient in botanical skincare, it is valued for its restorative qualities.
Category
Single Oils
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Color
Yellow to Amber
Aroma Family
Earthy, Herbaceous, Woody
Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Botanical Name
Daucus Carota
Common Names
Wild Carrot, Queen Anne's Lace
Directions For Use
To diffuse, add 3–4 drops of carrot seed essential oil to a diffuser to create a grounding, earthy aroma that promotes relaxation and clarity. For topical application, dilute 1–2 drops with 10 drops of carrier oil before applying to the skin for enhanced hydration and rejuvenation.
To diffuse, add 3–4 drops of carrot seed essential oil to a diffuser to create a grounding, earthy aroma that promotes relaxation and clarity. For topical application, dilute 1–2 drops with 10 drops of carrier oil before applying to the skin for enhanced hydration and rejuvenation.
Oil Applications
Carrot seed essential oil enhances skincare routines with its emollient and rejuvenating qualities, ideal for dry, aging, or damaged skin. It promotes cell regeneration, helping to heal scars, reduce age spots, and improve elasticity. Its antioxidant properties protect against free radicals, while balancing sebum production benefits oily and dry skin. In aromatherapy, it alleviates stress, promotes emotional balance, and calms the mind. Its detoxifying qualities support liver function and digestive health, enhancing the body’s natural cleansing processes.
Carrot seed essential oil enhances skincare routines with its emollient and rejuvenating qualities, ideal for dry, aging, or damaged skin. It promotes cell regeneration, helping to heal scars, reduce age spots, and improve elasticity. Its antioxidant properties protect against free radicals, while balancing sebum production benefits oily and dry skin. In aromatherapy, it alleviates stress, promotes emotional balance, and calms the mind. Its detoxifying qualities support liver function and digestive health, enhancing the body’s natural cleansing processes.
Main Constituents
Carotol, Daucol, Beta-Bisabolene, Beta-Farnesene
Properties
Carrot seed essential oil offers antioxidant, cicatrizant, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, hepatic, lymphatic, antiseptic, emmenagogue, astringent, and restorative properties. Its rich composition makes it a versatile tool for skincare and overall wellness.
Aromatic Profile
Carrot seed essential oil features an earthy, woody, and slightly sweet aromatic profile, offering a calming and grounding sensory experience.
Safety Considerations
Carrot seed essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep it out of reach of children, and consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Always perform a patch test before topical use.
Carrot seed essential oil may cause skin sensitivity. Keep it out of reach of children, and consult a physician if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care. Always perform a patch test before topical use.
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References
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang