Carrot Seed
AKA “Daucus carota seed oil, carrot seed essential oil
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Carrot seed
AKA: Daucus carota seed oil, Carrot seed essential oil
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Carrot Seed is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-88-7
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism and Ayurvedic medicine for skin regeneration and to improve complexion; carrot seed oil became popular in modern skincare for its beta-carotene and antioxidant content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR