Carrot Seed

Description

e3’s Carrot Seed Essential Oil — Brightens Skin & Relieves Stress

Latin name: Daucus carota
Country of origin: France
Part of the plant: Seeds
Obtained by: Steam distilled
Main biochemical components*: Carotol, geranyl acetate, alpha-pinene
Properties: Skin tonic, liver regenerator, diuretic, general tonic, and stimulant.
Aroma: Earthy, woody, warm
Scent Note: Middle note
Combines well with: Lavender, Frankincense, Orange Sweet, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Geranium, Lemon, Lime, Rosemary, Cedarwood

Carrot Seed essential oil is distilled from the seed of the wild carrot plant also known as Queen Anne’s Lace which is widely grown throughout Europe. It’s well known for its use in skincare to help moisturize and brighten your skin, but its scent can also help relieve stress. Read more below.

FYI: This is Carrot Seed Essential Oil, not Carrot Seed Oil which is a carrier oil. 

Benefits & Therapeutic Uses

Physical uses: Indigestion, lymphatic support, liver tonic, digestive tonic.

Skin care uses: Dry skin, sun-damaged skin, mature skin, devitalized skin, eczema, scars, calluses, rashes, burns, couperose, rosacea, skin tonic.

Psychological uses: Anxiety, stress, exhaustion.

Subtle uses: Clears energy blocks.

Notes: Avoid Carrot Seed during pregnancy and nursing.

*Chemical components: Chemical component percentages may vary. Essential 3 offers a Certificate of Analysis for review.

How You Can Use Carrot Seed Essential Oil to Nourish Your Skin

After Shower: After showering, while your skin is still wet, put 1-3 drops of Carrot Seed essential oil in the palm of one of your hands and rub your hands together. Quickly and evenly spread the essential oil over your legs, arms, and torso. Avoid sensitive skin areas. For maximum skin hydration and to seal in moisture, apply cream, lotion, or body oil directly to damp skin.

Bath, Foot: Mix 1-3 drops of essential oil in 1/2 teaspoon of carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil. Set aside. Fill a tub (deep enough to cover your feet and ankles) with warm water. Add the essential oil mixture, stir well, and immerse your feet for 10-15 minutes. Breathe in the aroma and massage your feet.

Chest Rub: Mix 5-15 drops of Carrot Seed essential oil in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion, apply to your upper chest and upper back.

Compress: Fill a basin with water. (Warm water relaxes and increases circulation. Cool water invigorates and relieves inflammation.) Add 3-5 drops of essential oil and briskly stir. Lay in a washcloth, wring and apply to the area in need for approximately 1-5 minutes. Dip, wring and apply 3 more times.

Diffusion: Follow the diffuser manufacturer’s instructions to fill the air with a therapeutic aroma.
Easy alternatives when you don’t have a diffuser:
Place 2-4 drops of essential oil on several cotton balls or tissues; place nearby or tuck into the fan grate or air vent in your home or car.

Inhalation: Put 1-3 drops of Carrot Seed essential oil on a tissue and inhale the aroma through your nose. Pause and inhale again. (Avoid touching your nose with the tissue.)

Inhalation, Hot Water: Add 1-2 drops of essential oil to a small bowl of hot water. Keeping your eyes tightly closed, lean over the bowl and breathe in deeply yet gently, pause then exhale. Continue for 30 seconds. Inhale through your nose for respiratory or sinus conditions and through your mouth for throat issues or coughs. Repeat as desired.

Massage: Mix 6-30 drops of essential oil in 1 ounce of carrier oil or fragrance-free, natural lotion.

Room Mist: Mix 30-60 drops of Carrot Seed essential oil in 4 ounces of water in a mister bottle. Shake well before each use and avoid getting the mist into the eyes.

Spot Application: Mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.

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Skin Care Blend

The Methods of Use are general guidelines. Individual sensitivities, desired results, and the characteristics of the essential oil(s) used must all be considered. Adjust methods and proportions accordingly.

For external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame – essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before using essential oils. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight.

Aromatherapy: The use of natural, aromatic substances, known as essential oils, to enhance the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. (This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. No information provided is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)