DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED OIL
Carrot seed oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of the cultivated carrot, Daucus carota subsp. sativus. On an ingredient list, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil points to the plant part used: the seed. It is not the same ingredient as carrot juice, a seed extract, or oil from the orange root commonly associated with carrots as food.
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED OIL: what it is
Carrot seed oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of the cultivated carrot, Daucus carota subsp. sativus. On an ingredient list, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil points to the plant part used: the seed. It is not the same ingredient as carrot juice, a seed extract, or oil from the orange root commonly associated with carrots as food.
Carrot belongs to the Apiaceae family. A published characterization of cold-pressed carrot seed oil found both lipid components and volatile compounds, so its profile can depend on the raw material and the method used to obtain it. The INCI name does not say whether a particular product uses cold-pressed oil or establish an identical composition across brands.
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED OIL: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, carrot seed oil is used as an emollient. In practical terms, it can help the skin feel softer and less rough, adding the slip associated with oils in balms, creams, and similar products. It may also be part of the fragrance of a formula, meaning it can contribute to the scent noticed during application.
The published work on cold-pressed carrot seed oil describes lipids and volatile compounds; it does not test this isolated INCI ingredient in a topical cosmetic as a skin treatment. Its presence therefore does not demonstrate an effect on acne, dark spots, wrinkles, or wounds. The supportable expectation is mainly an emollient feel and, where the formula makes use of it, an aromatic contribution.
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