INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract is an oil-soluble extract derived from the roots of the carrot (Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Umbelliferae), created by macerating the carrot root in a carrier oil such as sunflower or olive oil. The resulting product — base oil plus carrot root extract — is commonly referred to as carrot oil or carrot root oil. It is distinct from carrot seed oil, which comes from the seeds. Its CAS number is 84929-61-3.
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plant-extract● Benefits
The extract is rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A), a potent antioxidant associated with skin-regenerative abilities and suntan acceleration. It also contains vitamin E and fatty acids that contribute additional antioxidant and barrier-repairing properties.
antioxidantbarrier-supportanti-agingemollientbrightening
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