Carrot Seed Oil - Cold Pressed

What is carrot seed oil?

Our carrot oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the carrot plant. The carrier oil is dark red to brown in colour with an earthy, woody scent reminiscent of carrots.

Carrot seed oil is a carrier oil and is often confused with carrot essential oils as they are both extracted from the seed of the plant. However, carrot seed oil is cold pressed and can be used directly on the skin, whereas the essential oil is steam distilled and needs to be diluted in a carrier oil.

What is carrot seed oil used for?

Carrot oil is popular in skincare and haircare products like soap, shampoo, moisturisers, creams, conditioners and serums. It is suitable for most skin types including dry skin, mature skin and combination skin types.

The cold pressed oil has a high comedogenic rating of 3 to 4, meaning is will clog pores. Because of this, it is not best suited for acne prone skin or oily skin types.

Cold pressed carrot oil is rich in essential fatty acids, beta carotene and vitamins, like vitamin E and vitamin C. This nutrients in carrot oil is said to help protect the skin from sun damage and promote a healthy complexion.

Try our moisturising skin treatment recipe with carrot oil:

Ingredients

• Organic shea butter 100g

• Carrot oil 50ml

• Jojoba oil 50ml

Method

1. Heat the shea butter over boiling water or in a microwave until fully melted.

2. Add the carrot oil and jojoba oil to the melted shea butter.

3. Mix together until fully combined and leave to cool in the fridge.

4. When the mixture has started to set, whisk for 5 - 10 minutes until it reaches creamy consistency.

5. Once the mixture looks light and fluffy, it is ready to use!

FAQ's

What is the INCI name of carrot oil?

The INCI name for our carrot oil is daucus carota sativa seed oil.

Where does carrot oil originate from?

Our carrot oil originates from Eastern Europe.