An extract of the whole carrot plant, listed as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Daucus carota sativa extract is an extract of the whole carrot plant, Daucus carota subsp. sativus, of the carrot family (Apiaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.