Carrot oil: properties, preparation and use

Carrot oil is widely used in cosmetology and as an ingredient in folk remedies. It is obtained both in an industrial way and can be prepared independently at home, using the most common tools that are always in the kitchen.

Carrot seed oil can be distilled or cold pressed. It is very different from ethereal, which is widely used in aromatherapy.

Essential oil can be extracted from wild and garden carrots using steam distillation or chemical solvents. The solvent extractable product is not organic and may have adverse effects on human health. Carrot oil at home is obtained from the pulp of grated fruit, use the ingredient in folk remedies.

The product has a number of positive properties:

• antiseptic - used to treat wounds and prevent the risk of infection in them;
• anthelmintic - kills parasites in the intestine;
• carminative - help the digestive system;

• hepatoprotective - has the ability to detoxify the liver;
• antifungal;
• antibacterial;
• diuretic;
• tonic;
• stimulating;
• cleansing - helps the body in the release of toxins;
• antioxidant;
• anti-inflammatory - helps to reduce inflammation on the skin, when applied externally;
• pain reliever - used in aromatherapy to reduce muscle pain;
• moisturizing;
• expectorant - helps to release sputum.

Carrot oil is widely used for medical purposes due to its comprehensive action. It can be used for muscle pain. Applied to the surface and light massaged movements rubbed into the skin, usually by the next morning, the pain becomes less pronounced.

It has a powerful effect on fungal infections of the skin. It should be added about 4-5 drops of essential oil in coconut, apply to the skin, where there is a fungal infection. It helps to get rid of itching, fungus on the legs, skin and scalp problems. Treats thrush. Reduces the likelihood of scarring and removes pigmentation.

When used with castor oil, it improves liver function. Used externally. Apply over the right upper abdomen and cover with a cotton bandage. Beneficial nutrients seep into the skin, enter the bloodstream and reach the body. Well helps remedy for inflammation of the liver and jaundice.

There are many respiratory diseases in which there is sputum. These can be: common cold, cough, pneumonia or bronchitis, flu. Phlegm must be expelled from the lungs, but this is not easy, as it clings to the mucous membrane of the nose and throat.

It can be relaxed with natural expectorant substances, one of which is carrot oil. There is an easy way to use it. Take a large pot of water and boil it. Add about 15 drops of carrot and eucalyptus essential oil. Steam must be inhaled deeply through the nose and mouth.

This product is safe to use, but should be avoided by pregnant women and children. People with asthma are not recommended to use such oil, as it is a strong stimulant.

For the manufacture of the fruit will need:

• vegetable peeler;
• grater or food processor;
• capacity;
• strainer or gauze;
• glass jar with lid.

As the main ingredients, vegetable oil is added to the peeled fruits of carrots. It may be:

• coconut;
• sesame;
• olive;
• sunflower

At the first stage, you will need to wash the vegetable and peel it. Carrots rubbed on a grater or in a food processor. Place in a saucepan and pour the oil of your choice so that it completely covers the vegetable. Now put the pot on the smallest fire and boil for a day. Soon the oil will turn orange. After the mixture has cooled, it must be drained through a sieve, poured into a glass jar and stored in a refrigerator for storage. The shelf life of not more than six months.

From seeds, you can also make a quality product. It is necessary to crush them finely, put them in a container with another oil and simmer for 72 hours.

Carrot oil is used in cosmetic preparations to stimulate hair growth. It can be used at home as a light whey that activates the roots and bulbs. You will need to take about 10 ml of water, add 10 ml of glycerin, 1 tablespoon of organic castor oil, a tablespoon of hemp oil and about 8-10 drops of carrot essential oil.

Carrot seed oil is used as a massage tool. Five drops are poured into the base, for example, olive or argan. Make a soothing massage. This mixture promotes hair growth.

The tool has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. It should be used to reduce wrinkles and age spots with age. It can help get rid of mimic wrinkles. It is mixed with olive and any other, depending on the desired effect.

Carrot oil helps to get rid of shallow scars, useful for depression, it accelerates the growth of new epithelium cells. With it, they fight acne, stretch marks and other types of traces formed as a result of injuries, rashes and skin lesions.

They are recommended to act on eczema and psoriasis. Can be applied to foci of inflammation and burns, mixing with sea buckthorn oil.

The following composition is prepared as a good cleanser:

• 3 tbsp. l aloe vera juice;
• 3 tbsp. l liquid Castilian soap;
• 3 tbsp. l sunflower oil;
• 3 drops of carrot oil;
• 3 drops of geranium ester;
• 1 tsp glycerol.

Everything is well stirred and applied to the face, which should be washed beforehand.

You can use another recipe. For its preparation you will need two tablespoons of carrot oil, the same amount of almond ether, ten drops of lavender extract and five geraniums. The composition is mixed, well shaken in the tank. This product, applied to a cotton swab, perfectly washes away make-up, makes deep cleaning of the skin and simultaneously moisturizes it.

There are girls who are very complex about the scar, but with the help of carrot oil it can be removed or reduced. You will need to find the hazelnut extract, pour it in the amount of two tablespoons into the container, put the same rosehip oil, drop 5 drops of carrot ether, the same calendula, lavender and rosemary.

Dry itching, dandruff and overall scalp can help cure:

• 1 tbsp. l jojoba oil;
• 1 tbsp. l calendula tincture;
• two drops of carrot extract;
• 10 drops of lavender ester;
• 6 drops of sage extract;
• 4 drops of cedar ether;
• 4 drops of rosemary oil.

Shake well before each use. It is rubbed into the scalp, helps with hair loss. Store the composition in a cool, dark place for a year. Can be used for both internal and external use, for example, for tanning.

It is important to note the difference between essential oils and infusions. The ether formulations are distilled and highly concentrated. Judging by the feedback from consumers, it is necessary to use concentrates with great care, since you can get an allergic reaction of the body.

Step-by-step master class in the manufacture of carrot oil and instructions for its use, see below.