Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
Also known as: wild carrot
Plant species that’s a source of numerous skin care ingredients
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What Is Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract?
Daucus carota, also known as wild carrot, is an antioxidant-rich plant species that is used to produce many skin care ingredients, ranging from waters to stem extracts and oils to fragrances. The flower, stem, root and seeds are all utilized for ingredient potential.\n\nGenerally, Daucus carota species are rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, compounds that have antioxidant properties that assist in protecting skin from external agents that can cause damage, like pollution and UV rays. Some wild carrot-derived ingredients also have soothing effects when applied topically and can even help curb the growth of unwanted microorganisms on skin’s surface and in formulas.\n\nHowever, certain extracts, waters and oils produced from these plants might contain volatile components, like limonene and sabinene, that produce aromas. Due to this, some Daucus carota ingredients are used as perfuming agents in cosmetics.\n\nOverall, Daucus carota generates a diverse array of ingredients, some of which help skin provide protection from pro-aging damage and some of which can generate sensitivity with their volatile aromatic compounds. This mixed bag of pros and cons is why this plant-derived ingredient isn’t rated higher.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Plants, January 2024, ePublication Plants, 2024
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Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, December 2018, pages 427-436 Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, 2018
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Journal of Ethnopharmacology, September 2008, pages 129-134 Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2008
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