Carrot oil for the skin: anti-aging, moisturizing, illuminating, and much more

Lcarrot oil it's an ingredient that you wouldn't expect to be able to use inside your skincare routine. It is a surprising natural extract with powerful anti-aging action and capable of illuminating the complexion, especially when found in formulations that enhance its properties. 

Carrot oil in cosmetics, in fact, brings multiple benefits as it is naturally rich in antioxidants, starting with the infamous beta carotene or Vitamin A. Carotenoids are responsible for the orange pigment in many vegetables and fruits, and can be found in apricots, oranges, and pumpkins, but also in tomatoes and red peppers. There are also carotenoids in vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, turnips, and chicory. 

Beta carotene, and in our case thecarrot oil for topical use, it has a special effect on the skin: the natural carrot oil extract has a powerful protective function capable of preserving the skin from damage caused by free radicals,preventing early cellular aging. On the other hand, actively stimulates cell turnover regenerating the skin deeply. 

Let's discover the properties together. the qualities of carrot oil on the skin and how to incorporate it into your natural beauty routine. 

The benefits of carrot oil for topical use

Carrot oil for the skin is mainly known for its revitalizing activity, ideal for sensitive and dry skin subjected to adverse weather conditions such as wind, sun, or intense cold. 

Carrot oil is extracted from the seeds and is an essential oil that presents itself to the nose with warm and woody notes. It is a natural essential oil with properties:

• Antibacterial;
• Antioxidants;
• Anti-inflammatory.

Carrot oil for topical use is rich in natural antioxidants, essential for calming the action of harmful free radicals on the skin, which are activated by various external factors such as air pollution, blue light, and sunlight. 

This oil is rich in a natural compound known as umbelliferone either 7-hydroxycoumarin which improves the skin's response to sunlight and UVB rays, amplifying the effects of protection.

Its antibacterial properties, on the other hand, stimulate deep tissue repair and mitigate effects such as:

• Dehydration;
• The irritations;
• The redness.

For this reason, this ingredient is an ideal solution as an after-sun to use during the summer season. Being a natural precursor of vitamin A, which is responsible for cell regeneration, carrot oil applied locally can increase the skin's cell turnover rate, bringing younger and healthier epithelial cells to the surface. 

The fundamental benefits of carrot oil for the skin can be listed as follows: 

• Balances the skin: carrot oil regulates the skin's sebum production and has the property of balancing dry or oily skin, providing hydration without clogging the pores. 
• Rejuvenates the skin: carrot oil is used as a protector against damage caused by ultraviolet rays as it has antioxidant properties. It brightens, tones, and leaves the skin radiant thanks to its ability to stimulate cell turnover, making the skin look immediately more beautiful and youthful. 
• Soothing: carrot oil is rich in linoleic acid, ideal for treating skin inflamed by rosacea. Thanks to the vitamin E it contains, carrot oil is perfect for soothing sunburned skin. 
• Anti-age: carotenoids are an ingredient known for their ability to combat the onset of early signs of aging. Additionally, the vitamins contained help improve skin elasticity and give tone to the skin. 
• Improves tanning: carrot oil stimulates melanin production and allows for a more even tan, but it is essential to apply sunscreen before exposure to UV rays. 
• Protective: carrot oil protects the skin from damage caused by sun exposure. 

It's important do not expose yourself to the sun without using a good SPF. Carrot oil actually works to improve the skin's response to harmful solar rays and does not shield the skin, but rather helps it heal from sun exposure, which is why it is often used in products. after sun. 

Usage tips for carrot oil 

'Within cosmetics, carrot oil is included in rather low percentages and is ideal for use in the evening skincare routine to prevent it from oxidizing upon contact with the sun, causing irritation.' 

Carrot oil works perfectly in combination with olive oil or with thehazelnut oil, which acts as a lightweight carrier oil that does not grease, capable of enhancing the beneficial properties of carrot oil. 

The regenerative properties of carrot oil are ideal for giving radiance to the skin. Applied after a day spent in the sun, the skin will be immediately illuminated and nourished thanks to the ability of carrot oil to stimulate cell turnover and its anti-inflammatory properties. Ideal for brightening the complexion and revitalizing the skin from within. 

Nutralight: the face cream for summer 

The Nutralight face cream is part of the Hydranut line and it is the perfect product to use in summer to have hydrated and strong skin. It contains hazelnut oil, a precious ingredient characterized by a rapid absorption without residues and ideal for preventing skin dehydration in summer. Hazelnut oil, also rich in soothing and balancing properties for the skin, also acts as a carrier for the carrot oil present in Nutralight. 

This face cream it is perfect to use in summer because it absorbs quickly, gives a pleasant feeling of hydration without weighing down the skin, illuminate the complexion and is rich in active ingredients capable of reduce the presence of oxidative stress caused by harmful solar rays. It also presents borage oil with extraordinary regenerative properties and rich in omega 6 and essential fatty acids, and rosehip oil, a natural source of vitamin C illuminating, astringent and purifying. 

Notralight it is a face cream designed for oily skin that needs to regain the skin's lipid balance. It also leaves the skin smoother to the touch, toned, and deeply nourished.