Sunday, February 25, 2018

Cosmetic properties of carrot



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:

 

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