CARROT SEED ESSENTIAL OIL
A warm, earthy and woody essential oil with a distinctive, softly spicy aromatic character.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Family: Apiaceae, formerly Umbelliferae
Origin: Europe
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the seeds
Note: Base
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Aroma: Warm, earthy, woody and softly spicy
About This Essential Oil
Carrot Seed Essential Oil has a warm, earthy and woody aroma with sweet, softly spicy undertones. Its distinctive base-note character makes it popular in natural perfumery and carefully formulated facial and body-care products. It is a steam-distilled essential oil and should not be confused with cold-pressed carrot or carrot-seed carrier oils.
Key Benefits
• Provides a warm, earthy and woody aroma
• Adds depth to natural perfumery formulations
• Popular in facial and mature-skin cosmetic formulations
• Complements citrus, floral, herbal and resinous aromas
• Adds character to carefully formulated body-care products
• Provides a distinctive base note in aromatic blends
History
Daucus carota has a long history as a cultivated and wild plant across Europe and neighbouring regions. Its aromatic seeds are steam distilled to produce a concentrated essential oil used in fragrance and cosmetic formulations. Carrot Seed Essential Oil is chemically and functionally different from vegetable oils and extracts made from carrot roots or seeds.
Main Chemical Components
26% Alcohols, 22% Monoterpenes, 16% Sesquiterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Warm and earthy
• Woody
• Softly spicy
• Sweet undertones
• Dry and distinctive
• Rich and grounding
• Base aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds earthy depth to natural perfumery
• Complements facial and body-care formulations
• Provides a distinctive base note in aromatic blends
• Blends well with citrus, floral, herbal and resinous aromas
• Can be used at low concentrations in massage formulations
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as earthy and grounding
• Warm and restorative to the senses
• Distinctive woody-spicy aromatic character
• Well suited to rich or contemplative blends
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Melissa, Geranium and Frankincense.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• Use in appropriate dilution.
• May irritate or sensitise skin; patch test before first use.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not confuse with cold-pressed carrot or carrot-seed carrier oils.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without qualified advice.
• Seek qualified advice before use on children or if you have a medical condition, take medication or have particular sensitivities.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep the container tightly closed and do not use oil that has oxidised.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store securely below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat.
