Carrot Seed Oil

Carrot Seed Oil, distilled from the dried seeds of the Daucus carota plant, is a highly valued essential oil known for its earthy, woody, and slightly sweet aroma. This oil is obtained through steam distillation. Carrot Seed Oil has been valued in traditional practices for centuries, thanks to its rich content of natural compounds.

In aromatherapy, Carrot Seed Oil is celebrated for its grounding aroma. It's a popular choice in cosmetic formulations for its earthy scent. Its grounding aroma also adds depth to aromatic blends.

The composition of Carrot Seed Oil, which includes significant amounts of carotol, daucol, and beta-bisabolene, contributes to its light, earthy texture, making it a popular choice in cosmetic formulations.

Common Uses: Beyond its aromatic uses, Carrot Seed Oil is a staple in natural skincare formulations for its earthy scent. It's also used in hair care products for its aroma. For external aromatic use only; dilute in a carrier oil before any skin use.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, and Geranium. These complementary oils enhance Carrot Seed Oil's earthy character, creating rounded, earthy blends. Bergamot and lemon are photosensitising, so keep treated skin out of direct sunlight for twelve hours, or diffuse instead.

Aromatic Scent: Carrot Seed Oil has a distinctive earthy and slightly sweet scent with a woody undertone, evoking the rich, fertile essence of the earth.

Botanical Name: Daucus carota

Plant Part: Seed