Carrot Seed Essential Oil
With so many great “staple” Young Living Essential Oils, it’s easy to get stuck using the same oils all the time. Would you like to step outside your comfort zone and try something new? Young Living’s Carrot Seed Oil is very versatile and a great oil for you to experiment with in both your face creams and even your cooking.
Carrot Seed is distilled from the seeds of the Wild Carrot or Queen Anne’s Lace Plant, not the carrots we buy to eat and juice. We are told that this plant is a weed, but history has proven us wrong! It has a fruity, sweet, warm aroma that is very calming and grounding. Definitely one to try in the diffuser if you have over- active children.
Carrot Seed essential oil vs. Carrot oil
Some might assume these oils are synonymous, but they’re completely different.
- Carrot oil is a carrier oil. It’s derived from the carrot plant and contains high amounts of vitamin A. Because it’s a carrier oil, the consistency is lightly greasy.
- Carrot Seed essential oil is produced by distilling seeds of the wild carrot plant (Daucus carota sativa). It features naturally occurring constituents carotol, alpha-pinene, sabinene, and beta caryophyllene, among others. The oil has a viscous but non-greasy consistency.
What are the benefits of Carrot Seed essential oil?
Care for some carrot seed oil? If you’re looking for hydrated skin and hair, a soothing massage for muscles and joints, a warm, woodsy scent, and something to help you through occasional skin irritations, your answer is a solid yes! See how this overshadowed oil sprouts magnificent benefits!
1. Treat your face. Create a moisturizing facial serum with Carrot Seed oil. Take an empty 15 ml bottle and add 10 drops Carrot Seed, 10 drops Copaiba, 10 drops Geranium, and 10 drops Tea Tree; fill to the top with jojoba oil. Use a cotton ball to apply a few drops to skin morning and night as part of your skin care routine to boost your glow!
2. Infuse your sunscreen. Add a drop or two to of Carrot Seed oil to your sunscreen before spending time outdoors. The sweet, woodsy fragrance makes your sunscreen smell delightful, and extra moisture keeps your skin feeling fresh during days in the sun.
3. Amp up the moisture. Add Carrot Seed essential oil to your aloe vera gel to soothe sun-irritated skin.
4. Apply to joints. Combine the following essential oils in an empty 15 ml essential oil bottle with an AromaGlide® Roller Fitment:
15 drops Carrot Seed
10 drops Basil
10 drops Eucalyptus Blue
5 drops Peppermint
5 drops Frankincense
Fill to the top with V-6™
Apply directly to joints, then massage gently with your fingers.
5. Lather your locks. Create a DIY leave-in conditioner with this simple guide:
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- Use a 24-ounce glass spray bottle.
- Add ½ cup deep conditioner, 2 cups distilled water, 8 drops Carrot Seed essential oil, 8 drops Rosemary essential oil, and 8 drops Cedarwood essential oil.
- Mix to combine, then spray on wet hair after your shower. Carrot Seed’s hydrating properties will boost the moisture factor.
Did you know Juva Cleanse contains Carrot Seed? Juva Cleanse is a blend that contains constituents that are known for cleansing.
Carrot Seed provides an earthy taste to your cooking. You could try adding it to your roast veggies, salad dressings, quinoa or even wild rice.
Carrot Seed is an ingredient in the Animal Scents Ointment. Yes, it’s great for our pets’ skin and even our own. Here is a great recipe for you to make at home and use daily on your skin to help combat the damage of the harsh Australian climate. Best of all, Carrot Seed is one of this month’s promotional oils, so you can get yourself one for free.
Diffusing Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Diffuse up to one hour three times daily.
This is definitely one to try in the diffuser if you have over-active children.
Did you know Juva Cleanse contains Carrot Seed? Juva Cleanse is a blend that contains constituents that are known for cleansing.
Cooking with Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Carrot Seed provides an earthy taste to your cooking. So, you could try adding it to your roast veggies, salad dressings, quinoa or even wild rice.
*Discover more about cooking up a storm with essential oils – and get a free copy of my cookbook.
Topical Application of Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required except for sensitive skin.
Carrot Seed is an ingredient in the Animal Scents Ointment and it is soothing for the skin. Yes, it’s great for our pets’ skin and even our own.
Finally, here’s a great recipe for you to make at home and use daily on your skin to help combat the damage of the harsh Australian climate.
Aussie Skin Oil
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup coconut oil
20 drops Young Living Carrot Seed essential oil
15 drops Young Living Myrrh essential oil
10 drops Young Living Lavender essential oil
Method
Mix together in a glass jar and apply to skin daily.
Other Uses:
- Add a drop to roasted vegetables for an extra earthy flavour.
- Use a few drops of Carrot Seed in salad dressings to infuse fresh greens with its rich taste.
- Give quinoa or wild rice a new dimension of flavour by including Carrot Seed.
Notes:
Caution: Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health-care practitioner prior to use.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place.
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