Carrot Seed Oil

Product Description

Botanical Name: Daucus Carota

Plant Part: Seeds

Extraction Method: CO2 Extraction

Origin: Germany

Description: Carrot is a domesticated form of the wild carrot Daucus carota, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. It is a biennial plant which grows a rosette of leaves with an umbel of white flowers that produce the seeds. The oil is extracted from the seed using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction. This process is done at less than *5 degrees Celsius and only *9.9% of food grade carbon dioxide is used as solvent leaving no residual or chemical changes during production.

Color: Pale amber to reddish brown liquid.

Common Uses: Carrot Seed Essential Oil is considered one of the best oils for mature skin. It is believed to stimulate cell growth while removing toxins giving the skin a more toned, smooth and youthful appearance. It is reputed to be useful in treating scars, wounds and burns and there are those who believe it can be useful to reduce and even prevent wrinkles. Carrot seed oil is helpful for arthritis, gout, edema, rheumatism and the accumulation of toxins in muscles and joints. It strengthens the mucus membranes in the nose, throat and lungs, thus has a beneficial effect on problems such as bronchitis and influenza.

Consistency: Medium

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Frankincense, Lavender, Rosewood, Cypress, Geranium.

Aromatic Scent: This oil has strong characteristic fruity somewhat musky odor.