Carrot Seed essential oil, Daucus carota, is steam-distilled from the dried seeds of wild carrot — the same plant many know as Queen Anne’s Lace. Its aroma can be surprising if you’re expecting something sweet; instead, it’s earthy, woody, slightly spicy, and distinctly herbaceous — a grounding scent with depth and character.
Carrot seed is often chosen for products designed to support mature or environmentally stressed skin. Rich in plant bioflavonoids, including naturally occurring carotene compounds, it helps improve tone, elasticity, and suppleness.
This rejuvenating oil is widely used to soften the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and discoloration, and is well-loved by those with sensitive or aging skin. It also supports clearer, more balanced skin and may help ease the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
In hair care, carrot seed essential oil nourishes the scalp and conditions hair from root to tip. It can improve circulation to the scalp — which may encourage healthy growth — while helping strengthen fragile strands. With regular use, it supports a softer texture, enhanced shine, and a calmer, healthier scalp.
Aromatherapy Properties: The scent is warm, dry, woody, and grounding. Known for its stabilizing emotional effect, carrot seed essential oil helps ease mental strain, fatigue, and nervous tension. It encourages a sense of steadiness and renewal — a supportive choice when rebuilding after stress or depletion.
Carrot Seed Essential Oil vs Carrot Seed Oil vs Carrot Oil
"Carrot" oils can get somewhat confusing. Carrot seed essential oil, carrot seed oil, and carrot oil are all great skincare oils, but they are quite different from one another. Be sure that the oil you are actually purchasing is the right one for your needs.
Carrot Seed Essential Oil
- Steam-distilled from seeds
- Highly concentrated — must be diluted
- Used to rejuvenate dull, mature, or damaged skin
Carrot Seed Oil (Cold-Pressed Carrier Oil)
- Not distilled, pressed from the seeds like sunflower or flaxseed oil
- Can be applied directly to skin
- Helps tone, firm, and improve complexion
Carrot Root/Carrot Infused Oil
- Made by infusing the carrot root into a base oil
- Naturally rich in vitamins A & E and beta-carotene
- Nourishing, antioxidant-rich, and gentle enough for direct use
- We make our own carrot root oil at Chagrin Valley
Pregnancy and Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children, please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.
Precautions: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition, or have any medical concerns regarding yourself or your family, consult a qualified, licensed health professional before use. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children.