INCI Name
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Botanical Name
Daucus carota sativa
Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil) is a steam-distilled or cold-pressed oil rich in sesquiterpenes like carotol and daucol. Known for its traditional use as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant oil, it is suited to mature and dry skin formulations. Best sourced as organic and used at low concentrations for safety.
Emollient, fragrance, skin conditioning
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.5–2% in leave-on products; higher in rinse-off formulations
Supports skin softness, traditional rejuvenating oil, antioxidant-rich
Primary Components:
Carotol, daucol, β-caryophyllene, fatty acids
Potential sensitizer in high concentrations; avoid during pregnancy in concentrated aromatherapy use
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation or cold pressing of seeds
Choose steam-distilled for leave-on products; organic cold-pressed preferred for oil blends
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Carrot Seed Essential Oil
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