Carrot oil is considered a new insider tip in skin and hair care. It should nourish and care for the hair, ensure an even complexion and can even replace the foundation. It is made from carrot seeds, has antibacterial and healing properties, is high in vitamins A and E, and high in beta-carotene. Carrot oil is very economical, cheap to buy and you can even make it yourself. We show how to do it!
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For smooth and beautiful skin
The vitamin A contained in carrot oil protects the skin from free radicals and provides it with intensive moisture. The oil surrounds the skin like a protective coat and stimulates cell renewal . In this way, the oil has a preventive effect against the formation of wrinkles. It mainly cares for dry and chapped skin, but can also balance oily facial skin. Massage a few drops of the oil into the slightly damp skin after cleansing.
Carrot oil as a foundation substitute
In addition to intensive moisturizing, carrot oil also ensures an even and slightly toned complexion and takes away winter paleness. To avoid unsightly spots, exfoliate your face regularly and apply the oil sparingly.
For shiny and strong hair
Vitamins A and E ensure strong hair, as they support hair growth and prevent hair loss. The oil cares for and nourishes the ends of the hair and provides a beautiful shine. Applied to the scalp as a treatment, it strengthens the hair roots and protects the scalp from environmental influences and also slightly from UV radiation. In both cases, leave the oil on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse out.
But be careful : the carotene in the oil can discolour the scalp in dry areas. However, the hair does not take the color.
Make carrot oil yourself
Ingredients for a screw-top jar with a capacity of 250 ml (cold extract):
- 1 Bio-Karotte
- 150 – 200 ml cold-pressed oil, eg sesame oil, jojoba oil, olive oil or sunflower oil
- Swing-top or screw-top glass (boiled) with a capacity of 250 ml
- Multuch
- Boil the jar. Peel and grate the carrot and fill it into the sterile glass.
- Cover the grated carrots with the oil, close the jar and leave in a warm place for three to five weeks. Every day or two, shake the jar and wipe away the condensation to prevent mold growth.
- After the steeping time, pour the oil through a muslin cloth and store in a dark glass bottle.
- Let the grated carrot dry and pour over the oil in the screw-top jar.
- Fill a pot with some water and heat it up to 80 to 90 degrees on the stove. Not cook.
- Place the jar in the pot without the lid and leave to steep for about half an hour. Then allow to cool, close and leave in a warm place for up to four days.
- Strain the carrot oil and pour into a dark glass bottle.
