Simple Ingredient No. 6 | Carrots for Skincare

 

Whenever I think about carrots, Bugs Bunny is one of the first things that comes to mind; I never made the correlation between carrots and skincare, until now. Carrots are not just for wascally wabbits anymore!

There are many companies these days that are totally basing their skincare product lines on carrots and it's amazing properties. Among its natural skincare properties, carrot juice is able to: fight against free radical damage by providing potent antioxidants, assist in producing more collagen within the body to improve the elasticity of the skin, treat blemishes and can even help with hyperpigmentation. Carrot oil is another form that has the ability to help with sun care. Carrot oil works as a natural type of sun block and is ideal for protecting the skin against the effects of ultraviolet damage. You can find carrot oil not only in sunscreens but as a tanning accelerant as well. Because of its ability to reduce the effects of UV rays, many tanning products use carrot oil as a main ingredient.

The reason carrot products are so popular is that both the carrot seeds and roots contain properties that can help to improve the skin's condition and appearance.  Carrot seed products 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 products are rich in Vitamins A & E, making them great for use in both skin and hair care formulations. 

Carrot Oil:

Making carrot oil is simple and makes a lovely rich oil packed with antioxidants that's great for your skin!

1. Pack a clean kilner jar with 4 large grated carrots 

2. Cover with about 16 oz of olive oil. 

3. Leave in a sunny spot on your window sill to macerate for 2-3 weeks

4. Strain through a muslin cloth and bottle

Carrot Lip Balm:

Your oil can be used in a variety of homemade skin care recipes, including this nourishing lip balm:

Ingredients:

1tsp beeswax

3 tbs cocoa butter 

1 tsp carrot oil 

10 drops essential oil 

 Directions: Melt ingredients over low heat and pour into container let set

Carrot Homemade Facial Mask:
Recipe:
1. Cut raw carrots and boiling them in hot water for about three minutes. 
2. Remove from the water and place in a blender. 
3. Add five tablespoons of plain yogurt and blend. 
4. Apply the mixture to you face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes. 
5. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. 

Carrot Homemade Facial Scrub:

1. Grab a bowl and add five drops of lemon juice. 
2. Add five drops of carrot juice to the bowl 
3. Add two teaspoons of yeast powder. 
4. Add five drops of olive oil 
5. A two teaspoons of plain yogurt. 
6. Stir together all of the ingredients to create the scrub. 
7. Mix, apply your facial scrub to your face and let it sit for 15 minutes until it dries. 
8. Rinse it off with warm water and pat your skin dry. 
This scrub recipe is best for oily and dry skin types.


Have fun creating your own carrot skincare products.

Enjoy!

As always, be well

Dannette