INCI name

DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA SEED OIL

Carrot seed oil

An oil obtained from carrot seeds.

What it is

Daucus carota sativa seed oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of the cultivated carrot. CosIng lists it as emollient, fragrance and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in face oils, serums, creams and body care.

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.

Carrot seed oil is a different ingredient from carrot root extract; the INCI name shows which part of the plant is used.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (74)

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