Beauty Benefits of Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed oil is or the Carrot Oil is an essential oil which is extracted through steam distillation, mainly from the dried seeds of carrot. Carrot seed oil is a gentle oil and is known for its antibacterial and healing properties. Carrot seed oil has a thick viscous consistency. It is a yellowish brown color oil with a distinct woody fragrance.
Carrot seed oil has multiple uses for skin and hair. Carrot oil is particularly popular in ‘anti-ageing’ beauty products as it is rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, which are rich in anti-oxidants and prevent skin damage from free radicals. The Oil is proved to be capable of infusing moisture to dry skin, and hair making them soft and smooth.
Agree or not, it is always better to resort to natural remedies for skincare rather than synthetic products which are full of chemicals. Let us read on below about some of the Best Beauty Benefits of Carrot Seed Oil for skin and hair.
Beauty Benefits of Carrot Seed Oil:
- Natural Moisturizer
Carrot seed oil acts as an excellent moisturizer for all skin types. This oil helps to restore the moisture that your skin loses as a result of environmental exposure, pollution in the city and various other factors. Carrot seed oil helps to balance the natural oil content of your skin without clogging your pores or risk of development of acne.This can especially, help during changing weather. Carrot Seed Oil as natural Moisturizer work wonders to the skin.
- Anti Ageing
Antioxidants are the most powerful ingredients of any kind of anti-ageing serum or cream.Carrot seed oil contains Beta-carotene, vitamin A and vitamin E. The regular use of Carrot seed oil on your skin, allows your skin to undo the oxidative damages of your skin. Oxidative damages are inevitably caused in your skin due to sun rays, UV Rays environmental pollution.This helps to delay the signs of ageing, including: fine lines, premature wrinkles, age spots etc. Add a few drops of Carrot seed Oil to your night moisturizer and under eye cream to defy signs of aging.
- Natural Sunscreen
Carrot seed oil contains Carotenoids, tocopheryl and vitamin E that offer protection against the Ultra Violet Radiation of the sun. Carrot seed oil speeds up the repairative and regenerative processes of your skin. The estimated SPF of Carrot seed oil is around 35 to 40. But Carrot seed Oil can also make your skin Sun sensitive so do a patch test before using it.
- Treats Pimples
If your skin type is prone to acne, Carrot seed oil can be saver for your skin. It contains, ‘Retinol’, which is a derivative of vitamin A. Retinol helps to increase the ‘cellular and Collagen turnover’ of our skin. This helps to keep our skin pores clean by detoxifying them. Unclogged and clear pores mean, lesser chances of Whiteheads, Blackheads and acne.
- Rejuvenates Tired skin
Sometimes, due to excess travelling or harsh weather conditions,our skin gets dry, dehydrated and dull. Carrot seed oil, being an excellent source of ‘carotol’, vitamin E and vitamin C, helps to rejuvenate and renew our skin.
- Soothe Irritated Skin
Certain varieties of minor skin inflammations and infections, like eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, cuts/wounds, skin sores, etc can be settled by use of Carrot seed oil. Carrot Seed Oil has Antiviral & Antiseptic properties which heals the skin. And Carotol, present in the Carrot seed oil helps to detoxify skin, enhance the blood supply to the area of application and renewal of skin cells
- Skin Lightening
Mix a few drops of Almond oil with Carrot seed oil.Use this potion on your clean skin by gentle massage. Leave it overnight and wash of the following morning for a noticeable brightening effect. Repeat this several times a week for proven skin lightening and brightening effects.
- Prevent Skin cancer
Due to presence of strong antioxidants and medicinal properties, Carrot seed oil can help to protect against the radiation induced Skin cancers.
- As a Stress Reliever
Carrot seed oil is used in aroma therapy as a stress buster. It has a mild soothing aroma which is found to be very effective in relieving stress and anxiety. It also helps to reduce muscle aches.
- Improves Blood Circulation
Carrot seed oil acts as a stimulant and enhances the blood flow in the area, where it is used for massaging. Carrot oil is capable of stimulating both circulation and metabolic functions. It is used on scalp to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair fall.
PS: Do not apply carrot seed oil on your skin without mixing it with a carrier oil like coconut oil, olive oil, Almond Oil etc.
So, these were some of the Best beauty benefits of Carrot Seed oil for skin and Hair. You can used Carrot Seed Oil in face packs for natural home remedies or prepare Carrot Seed Oil hair masks for stunning results.
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Author: Pushpa Bhaskar
