Carrot

Carrot vegetable oil is a popular ingredient in the cosmetics and personal care industry, known for its skin nourishing properties. It is extracted from the dried roots of the carrot plant, also known as Daucus carota. This technical guide is intended to provide information to buyers of wholesale quantities of carrot vegetable oil.

Synonyms: Carrot seed oil, Wild carrot oil

Botanical names: Daucus carota

Growing locations: Carrot plants are widely grown around the world, including in Europe, Asia, and North America. Some of the top producers of carrots are China, Uzbekistan, and Russia.

Part of the plant used: The oil is extracted from the dried seeds of the carrot plant.

Chemical composition: Carrot vegetable oil is rich in nutrients and contains a range of chemical compounds, including alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, sabinene, limonene, geranyl acetate, and beta-carotene. It also contains high levels of vitamin A and E, which make it an excellent ingredient for skin care products.