|
|
Carrot Oil,
Supercritical
Extract
(Daucus carota)
Therapeutic Grade CO2
Also see:
• Carrot Seed Oil
« All Essential Oils
« A-Z Summary Listings |
From Ananda Aromatherapy, Carrot Oil, a supercritical CO2 extract of carrot root emulsified in Jojoba oil (Carrot Root extract would otherwise be solid paste). Carrot is considered one of the most therapeutic skin and hair care oils, with high amounts of natural carotenes. Highly recommended for addition to all skin and hair formulas, it is one of our most treasured oils for stimulating skin cell regeneration.
What makes Ananda's oils different? Learn about our conscientious selection process here... |
Carrot
oil is a CO2 extract of dried carrot root in Jojoba oil, making this wonderful distillation much easier to include in skin and hair care recipes. The oil does have a light, sweet and earthy aroma, though it is its actions when topically applied that are Carrot Root Oil's highlights. This bright orange oil is distilled from the root, and has different properties than Carrot Seed (the essential oil from the seed is often used for detoxification and regeneration of both skin and liver cells - these two oils can certainly be used in combination in your recipes).
Carrot root extract is very high in carotenes (vitamin A precursors) and natural vitamin E. Pharmaceutical preparations of vitamin A have been used to stimulate skin cell regeneration and exfoliation—Carrot oil may provide the same regenerative support with none of the side effects associated with the manufactured creams. This is a very high concentration of natural carrot root extract, and can be added to your skin care formulas in low dilutions to enjoy its many benefits.
This oil may support skin cell regeneration for mature skin, help balance natural skin oil production for dry skin, and may encourage hair growth. The oil may also act as a natural UV ray protectant, and may help speed healing of wounds and scars. The oil is considered a potent natural anti-oxidant, providing this protection both topically and within aromatherapy recipes (extending the shelf-life of your blends).
Carrot oil may blended with one or more of the many essential oils used for skin and hair care. Consider adding Carrot oil in a concentration from 1-10% in Rosehip Seed (studied for anti-wrinkle and wound healing action), Evening Primrose (provides essential fatty acids, studied for healing all types of dermatitis), Coconut (nutritive and softening) and/or Tamanu (considered healing for sensitive and damaged skin). Complementary essential oils are Sea Buckthorn (like Carrot, also high in vitamin-A compounds), Helichrysum (can be anti-inflammate and wound healing), Lavender (also anti-inflammate, healing and regenerative), Rosemary Verbenone (recommended for skin can hair formulas for its stimulation of skin cell metabolism), Carrot Seed (supports detoxification and regeneration of the skin), Rose Otto (hydrating and soothing to feminine skin), German Chamomile (anti-inflammatory), Neroli (soothing) and Ylang Ylang (said to help grow thicker, darker hair). |
|
GRAS/FA Status:
What is this? |
Listed as safe for ingestion. Read more... |
Suggested
Uses:
|
Use on the skin and scalp in a carrier, alone or included with other essential oils. |
| Possible Actions: |
Traditionally has been used to support healthy skin metabolism and stimulate hair growth. |
| Cautions: |
Non-sensitizing, non-irritating, non-toxic. |
GRAS/FA Status:
What is this? |
Listed GRAS. Read more... |
Blends and
Recipes: |
Carrot oil blends well with other essential oils and carrier oils used in skin and hair care. |
About
Ananda Aromatherapy
Essential Oils: |
All oils from Ananda Aromatherapy are therapeutic grade,
meaning they are produced to the highest quality standards possible. Our essential oils are
chosen for their integrity (all chemical constituents important for aromatherapy are intact), ecological
'soundness' (most are organic or wild grown), and wonderful
aromas. You may order a sample of any oil before trying larger amounts. Most samples are about .75ml; exotic oils such as Melissa, Rose, Angelica and Jasmine are only a few drops. Ananda Aromatherapy offers wholesale essential oils direct to you. We forgo the use of separate wholesale and retail tiers in order to keep fine therapeutic grade oils accessible to everyone! |

The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of this oil. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any diseases. |