Do you know all the beauty benefits of carrots? Famous for its gustatory and nutritional qualities, the carrot is also a precious ally for the skin. Its oil, rich in beta-carotene and vitamins, protects the epidermis and promotes its radiance

Caution! Do not confuse the essential oil with the vegetable oil of carrot: they are 2 different products obtained in a distinct way.

The virtues of the essential oil of carrot

It comes most often from the distillation of carrot seeds. It is in particular the presence of carotol (sesquiterpenol) in the essential oil of cultivated carrot which gives it its reputation of “drainage essence”. Light in color and pale yellow, it is very useful for skin care.

It is the carotol that gives it its interesting action. Its draining and depurative properties allow it to be used as well on the skin as by oral way. It purifies the skin and rids it of toxins and residues of pollution. It refreshes the complexion and fights against age spots and acne. Widely used in dermatological preparations, it also fights against redness and irritations. Its circulatory action allows the regeneration of cells and the firming of tissues. The essential oil of carrot contracts and tones the tissues and improves the elasticity of the skin.