In ancient medicine, carrot seed oil was known for its carminative properties, according to unconfirmed sources. While that may sound rather fancy, it actually means people used it to relieve flatulence!
Not much is actually known about the origin of carrot seed oil, but it is most often obtained from wild carrots in European countries. There is a common misconception about carrot seed oil as compared to carrot oil. According to Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, they are often misquoted or erroneously interchanged. This is an important distinction, because carrot oil (functioning as a base or carrier oil) is rich in vitamin A and does not provide an essential oil.

Similarly, when discussing carrot seed oil, it’s important to know specifically what you’re discussing. Studies are lacking on the benefits of carrot seed essential oil, while several exist that examine the benefits of carrot seed oil, a cold-pressed oil derived from carrot seeds.

Conversely, carrot seed oil and carrot seed essential oil have no vitamin A, although they include incredible antioxidants to help protect against disease.
Carrot seed essential oil has shown antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. What it doesn’t have are the vitamins and nutrients provided by carrots, since it is not to be taken internally.

Carrot seed oil is extracted from the carrot plant, Daucus carota. Extracts vary, since there are so many species of carrot

This essential oil is primarily used in skincare due to its antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory properties. Carrot Seed Essential Oil is widely used in aromatherapy as it can reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, fatigue, and weakness

• Slows down ageing / Rejuvenate the skin: Carrot Seed Oil can help flush toxins and water retention in the dermal tissue, nourish the skin and promote an evenly-toned complexion,balance the skin’s oil production, and tone the skin by enhancing its elasticity.
• Promote natural sun protection: Even though it’s believed that Carrot Seed Oil can promote natural sun protection of between 24-35 SPF, it’s important to know that it cannot do the trick on its own. It must be a part of a carefully developed natural sunscreen recipe. Additionally, Carrot Seed Oil can soothe sunburns and calm inflamed or irritated skin.
• Assist with certain types of skin ailments: Carrot Seed Oil might reduce or relieve the symptoms of eczema, psoriasis, skin ulcers, boils, and carbuncles. To harness this benefit, you’ll need to use this oil in a bath or massage blend.
• Repair oxidative tissue damage: Carrot Seed Oil is rich in antioxidants, meaning it can repair the existing oxidative tissue damage as well as provide strong protection against oxidants (free radicals), i.e. stop them from doing further harm. One study suggests that this essential oil might also have benefits against liver damage.
• Support emotional balance: Thanks to its soothing scent, Carrot Seed Oil might relieve stress and anxiety as well as promote a sense of well-being. This is why it’s widely used in aromatherapy.
• Help kill bacteria and fungi: Powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties, Carrot Seed Oil can combat several strains of bacteria without damaging underlying skin cells as well as reduce the activity of fungi. ome of the bacteria and fungi that appear to be most affected by this amazing oil are: dermatophytes, cryptococcus neoformans, alternaria alternata, E. coli, salmonella, Candida, and Acinetobacter.

• DIY Facial Moisturizer (Dry or Combination Skin):
4 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Carrot Seed
1/2 teaspoon Carrier oil (Jojoba, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Grapeseed)

Wash face. Add moisturizer to face 1-2 times a day.

• DIY MASK Goodbye, dry skin!
1 tbsp banana
1/4 tbsp ground oats
2-3 drops of carrot seed essential oil

You can’t think of a better skin exfoliator than oats. Combine all ingredients and apply it to dry skin. Gently scrub in circular motions and give it a good cleanse post 20 minutes. You can follow up with a moisturiser once you’re pat your skin dry.


• DIY MASK Glow mode on!
1/2 tbsp papaya paste
1 tbsp aloe vera gel
2-3 drops of carrot seed essential oil

Take a clean bowl and mix all three ingredients. Don’t forget to mash the papaya and dilute the essential oil say coconut oil can help. Mix all three ingredients and smear them on cleansed face. Wash it off with tepid water after 20 minutes and pat dry with a towel. Repeat this twice a week for good results.

Add it to your sunscreen: Carrot Seed Oil can be a useful addition to your sunscreen, so feel free to add a drop or two of this oil to it before you head out the door.

• Relaxing and therapeutic bath: mix 5 drops of Carrot Seed Oil with 2 drops of Sandalwood Oil and 2 drops of Rose. Pour this blend under warm running water into your bathtub.

– Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy and breastfeeding, or in children under 6 years of age.
– Keep out of reach of children.
– As an indication, always test the application of your preparation, in the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.
– Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil contains allergenic substances such as: limonene, linalool, citral (geranial and neral), geraniol.
– Do not use the essential oil directly on the skin or hair without having mixed it well with an appropriate carrier oil.
– Please do not use the essential oil directly on the skin or hair without blending it well with a suitable carrier oil.


WARNING: These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. This informations are given for informative purposes, they do not represent any medical advice, or involve our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a doctor.