Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil: Properties and Cosmetic Applications

What Is Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil?

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil is an essential oil extracted from the seeds of Daucus carota, a plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. The plant is also known as wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace. It is important to distinguish carrot seed essential oil from carrot macerated oil, which is produced using a different extraction process.

Carrot seed oil contains a complex mixture of naturally occurring aromatic compounds, including α-pinene, carotol, daucol, limonene, β-bisabolene, β-elemene, geraniol, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene and α-terpineol, among others.

Cosmetic Properties

Carrot seed oil is traditionally valued as a natural skin-conditioning ingredient.

It is particularly associated with formulations for dry, mature and rough-feeling skin, where it can contribute to a softer and more supple skin feel.

Applications in Cosmetic Products

Carrot seed oil is commonly considered for formulations such as:

• Sun care products
• Skin care products for mature skin
• Products for dry and scaly skin
• Facial oils and serums
• Body care products

Carrot Seed Oil in Skin Care

The original source describes carrot oil as supporting the appearance of ageing skin and skin with a tendency toward cornification and the appearance of fine wrinkles. It also describes traditional use for dry and scaly skin and for improving the softness and suppleness of the skin.

When used in a cosmetic formulation, these traditional properties should be translated into appropriate cosmetic claims and supported by evidence where required.

Ingredient Information

INCI Name: Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
CAS Number: 8015-88-1
EINECS Number: Not found