Carrots
are fairly considered a vegetable of beauty and youth.
Why?
Carrots
are rich in carotenes, predominantly β-carotene, which is a known precursor of
vitamin A and β-carotene also transforms into this vitamin when applied
topically, because the enzymes and conditions required for its conversion to
vitamin A are also found in the skin (Antille, C. et al, 2004).
Vitamin
A was the first retinol to be used in the therapeutic treatment for skin
disorders, according to the editors of "Pediatric Dermatology."
Cosmetic companies use various forms of topical retinols to improve tone and
elasticity of the skin. Beta-carotene in creams and lotions may provide similar
benefits.
When applied topically, vitamin A helps maintain normal
skin conditions, promotes proper skin metabolism and
improves healing and dryness, while significantly decreasing the effects of
aging on skin condition.
Vitamin
A has multiple effects on mature skin: it activates the formation of skin
proteins such as collagen and the formation of a thicker epidermis covered by a
better layer of keratin, it stimulates the general metabolism of cells and cell
mitosis, it increases skin's elasticity and smoothness, and it is essential for
basal cell reproduction and their proper differentiation.
It has
been observed that vitamin A increases skin cell regeneration by 30%, and there
is a thickening of the epidermis when applied topically. It has been found that
topically it can reduce wrinkles and repair damage from harmful or excessive
solar radiation, and
together with its precursor,
β-carotene, they protect
the skin from
the potential damage and
dehydration caused by
UV radiation. In addition, β-carotene reduces or prevents
peroxidation and skin roughness induced by this type of radiation.
Carrot
also contains vitamins E, K, C, PP, amino acids, pantheon and folia acids,
essential and fatty oil, calcium salts, phosphor, iodine, and iron.
Components
of Carrot include:
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus,
Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin,
Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Vitamin A
(RAE), Beta & Alpha carotene, Vitamin A (IU), Lutein & Zeaxanthin,
Lycopene, Vitamin E, Beta Tocopherol,
Vitamin K
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine,
Isoleucine, Leucine,. Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine,
Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine,
Proline, Serine
Flavones: Luteolin
Flavonols: Kaempferol, Quercetin
This
abundance of skin care properties makes the carrot a very popular active in the
personal care industry.
Carrot
seed oil is the essential oil extract from the seed of the carrot plant (Daucus
carota).
Carrot
Seed Essential Oil has a nearly magical rejuvenating effect on the skin, to not
only soften and smooth the skin, but to assist with cell growth and skin
rejuvenation. It is highly revitalizing oil and is an excellent choice for all
skin types. This essential oil can increase circulation, help to combat the
formation of wrinkles, and increase elasticity, all while working to repair and
tone skin's texture.
Carrot
Root Oil, also known as Helio Carrot, is made from the familiar root itself,
creating an orange liquid that is packed with carotenes (alpha-, beta-, gamma-,
delta-, epsilon-carotene in natural distribution) lycopene, traces of essential
and fatty oil, lipophilic flavones and vitamins A and E. Largely due to the
antioxidant properties of these compounds, carrot root oil is regularly used in
hair and skin care products.
Carrot
root extract can help protect the skin from free-radical damage and promotes
production of new cells. Excellent for dry and mature skins.
But if
you have oily skin, you don't have to worry—carrot has the ability to balance
both! It gives skin just enough moisture without clogging pores, making it
perfect for all skin types. In fact, anyone with dull, lifeless skin should
definitely look for carrot seed oil in their skin care products.
You'll find carrot seed essential oil, carrot root oil and carrot root powdered extract in my products:
