Plant Therapy Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Plant Therapy Carrot Seed Essential Oil is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pickup available at Fitchburg
Usually ready in 4 hours
10 ml (1/3 fluid ounce)
Carrot Seed Essential Oil will be a beautiful addition to your beauty and skincare regimen!
- Known for helping rejuvenate, smooth, and soften skin*
- Promotes healthy digestive function*
- Helps support a calm, focused mindset*
- Promotes healthy respiratory function*
Plant Therapy Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Plant Therapy Carrot Seed Essential Oil is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Plant Therapy Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Who knew that the beloved carrot, a staple in everything from traditional stews and roasts to cartoon character snacks, had even more uses? Carrot Seed Essential Oil is made from the seeds of wild carrots. These seeds are dried, crushed, and then steam distilled to extract the therapeutic essential oil. Carrot Seed Essential Oil has a distinctive earthy, musky aroma — not unlike a carrot, freshly pulled from the ground!
Botanical Name: Daucus carota
Aromatic Scent: Woody-earthy, slightly spicy, strong herbaceous musky scent
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Country of Origin: France, India
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Seeds
Kid Safe: No
The area where Carrot Seed Essential Oil shines brightest is surely its skincare. This essential oil contracts and tones muscle tissue, boosts skin elasticity, and diminishes the appearance of age spots and fine wrinkles. It helps balance sebum production and promotes even, deep hydration of the skin.* If you’ve got dull, dry skin, Carrot Seed Essential Oil may be just the thing you need for a radiant, fresh face.* Carrot Seed Essential Oil is also helpful when you want to support healthy-looking skin after minor everyday irritation or soothe skin after too much sun exposure.* One drop of Carrot Seed Essential Oil, five drops of Lavender Essential Oil, and two teaspoons of your favorite carrier oil combine to create a soothing topical blend for skin comfort.* When applied to your scalp and hair, Carrot Seed Essential Oil helps moisturize and nourish.* It’s even said to protect your hair from environmental stressors. Either way, it can be helpful for a healthy-looking scalp and silky soft hair.* Battling uncomfortable digestive issues? Carrot Seed Essential Oil can help out here too. When diluted with a carrier oil and applied to the abdomen, it may help support digestive comfort and abdominal comfort.* This may also help support comfort during a normal menstrual cycle.* Carrot Seed Essential Oil Blends Well With:
- Cypress
- Frankincense
- Geranium (Egyptian)
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Sweet Marjoram
- Patchouli
- Rose Absolute
- Spearmint
Quick Essential Oil Recipe for Smooth Skin
Add a few drops of carrot seed oil to Rosehip seed carrier oil to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.*
Quick Essential Oil Recipe for Monthly Comfort:
Combine carrot seed essential oil with Evening Primrose oil, in a 3% dilution. Massage into the lower abdomen to support monthly comfort.*
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Not child safe. We recommend a maximum dilution of 1% for topical applications. Do not use undiluted on skin. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, consult your physician before use.
Please Be Advised: The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.
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FAQs About Plant Therapy Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Q: Does carrot seed essential oil go straight on the skin? A: No. Dilute it first, usually to 0.5% to 3% in a carrier oil. For the face, I’d stay on the low end because carrot seed oil is pretty potent.
Q: How do I use this one in a diffuser? A: Use 1 to 3 drops per 100 mL of water. I’d start with 1 drop because carrot seed has a strong, earthy smell.
Q: Why does carrot seed oil show up in skincare blends so often? A: Mostly because people use it in skin-softening blends. This one is pure Daucus Carota Sativa seed oil, and it’s often mixed with something like rosehip seed oil for a nicer facial oil.
Q: Should I take carrot seed essential oil internally for digestion? A: I wouldn’t, unless the brand clearly says it’s for internal use and gives directions. For this one, I’d stick to aromatic use or diluted topical use.
Q: I've heard that carrot seed oil helps with menstrual cramps. How would you use it? A: Usually topically. The suggested recipe is a 3% dilution in evening primrose oil, then massage it into the lower abdomen.
Q: Is there anything I should be careful about with this oil? A: Yes. Don’t use it undiluted. If you’re pregnant or nursing, talk to your OB or midwife before starting this one. I’d also patch test first if your skin reacts easily.
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