CARROT SEED ESSENTIAL OIL
A rejuvenating essential oil traditionally valued for skin health, detoxification, and cellular renewal.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Family: Umbelliferae / Apiaceae
Origin: Europe
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the seeds
Note: Base
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Aroma: Warm, sweet, woody, spicy
About This Essential Oil
Carrot Seed Essential Oil is highly regarded in aromatherapy for its traditional use in skincare, detoxification, and supporting healthy cellular renewal. Rich in naturally occurring compounds and traditionally associated with vitality and rejuvenation, it is particularly valued in mature skin formulations and wellness blends.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports healthy skin and skin rejuvenation
• Popular in mature skin and anti-ageing formulations
• Supports detoxification and cleansing pathways
• Traditionally valued for liver support
• Encourages healthy circulation and lymphatic flow
• Warming and restorative aroma
History
The name Carrot stems from the Greek word 'carotos'. While the carrot plant itself has been valued medicinally for centuries, the essential oil gained popularity from the 16th century onwards, particularly for skin care applications. Today it is widely recognised for its use in mature skin formulations and wellness applications. Carrot Seed contains naturally occurring carotene and is associated with maintaining healthy skin, hair, teeth, and gums. It is also traditionally valued for its nutritional associations with vitamins A, C, B1, and B2.
Main Chemical Components
26% Alcohols, 22% Monoterpenes, 16% Sesquiterpenes
Properties
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Bactericidal
• Carminative
• Cytophylactic
• Emmenagogue
• Hepatic
• Tonic
• Depurative
• Diuretic
• Stimulant
• Immuno-stimulant
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for tired skin, dry skin, calluses, corns, acne, age spots, wrinkles, scars, weeping sores, vitiligo, ulcers, boils, eczema, psoriasis, mature skin, and supporting skin tone and elasticity.
• Circulatory – Traditionally valued for gout, chilblains, supporting healthy circulation, detoxification, and increasing red blood corpuscles.
• Lymphatic – Traditionally used for oedema, cellulite, cleansing, detoxification, and anaemia support.
• Digestive – Traditionally used for diarrhoea, anorexia, flatulence, liver support, hepatitis, jaundice, ulcers, and supporting healthy liver cell regeneration.
• Urinary – Traditionally valued for cystitis and supporting kidney cleansing.
• Respiratory – Traditionally used for influenza and bronchitis.
• Reproductive – Traditionally used for menstrual regulation, infertility support, PMT, menopause, amenorrhoea, and conception support.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Traditionally valued for its cleansing effect on the mind
• Supports emotional clarity and renewal
• Helpful during stress and exhaustion
• Traditionally used to support anxiety and emotional fatigue
• Encourages a sense of balance and wellbeing
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Melissa, Geranium, and Frankincense.
Health & Safety
• Avoid during pregnancy.
• Generally regarded as non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitising when used appropriately.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
