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Carrot extract and oil (Daucus carota)

Carrot (Daucus carota) provides root extracts declared in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents1. Its carotenoids are studied for UV-related damage23, but no clinical trial on the cosmetic extract is retained here. Carrot seed oil does not replace a sun care product6, and phototoxic reactions are reported8.

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Carrot at a glance

Entry from our cosmetic ingredient glossary. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database1 and Regulation (EC) 1223/200911. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.

INCI name
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACTRoot extract1. Seed essential oil and macerated oils carry other INCI names, to be confirmed with each material's technical data sheet
Other names
Carrot, carrot root extract, carrot oil (depending on the form)
CAS number
84929-61-3
EC number
284-545-1
Botanical origin
Daucus carota L. var. sativa, Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)Extract of the root of the cultivated carrot1
Compounds of interest
CarotenoidsCarrot is among the plants rich in carotenoids or flavonoids studied for UV-related damage3
CosIng function
Skin conditioningFunction declared for the root extract1
Standardization
Varies by formExtract, macerate, ferment or seed essential oil: the composition differs. Carrot ferments showed higher antioxidant potential than the matching extracts4
EU status
No restrictionNo annex listed in CosIng1; no mention of Daucus in Annexes II and III of the consolidated text of 1 May 202511
Allergen to declare
Not listedAbsent from the fragrance allergen list of Regulation (EU) 2023/154512
Safety
No CIR or SCCS assessment foundWe found no CIR or SCCS expert opinion on carrot extract: a tolerance test on the final formula is essential

What the research says

Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.

Clinical trialReview or consensusLaboratory

SkinSkincare

Carotenoids, studied for UV-related aging

Review
2025 reviewCarotenoids (beta-carotene, lycopene, astaxanthin, lutein)Oral and topical routes

The studies gathered describe an effect on UV-related skin aging, through free radical scavenging. The authors also list the points to watch: safe dose, bioavailability, allergies and pigmentation disorders with prolonged use. The review covers the carotenoid family, not a carrot extract2.

Carrot among six plants tested against UV damage

Review
2022 scoping reviewTea, blueberry, lemon, carrot, tomato, grape9 studies retained, including 4 in humans and 1 mixed

All the studies retained report favorable effects on UV-induced skin damage. The small number of studies and the variety of plants do not allow the effect of carrot to be isolated3.

Root ferments more antioxidant than extracts

Laboratory
Carrot, celery and parsley rootsExtracts and kombucha fermentsAntioxidants, cytotoxicity, cytokines

The carrot ferments have the highest antioxidant potential: a 55.75% reduction of the ABTS radical and 74.6% of the DPPH radical. Up to 2.5%, most samples were not cytotoxic to skin cells. Lab work on ferments, not on the standard extract4.

Ingested carotenoids color the skin, little studied for this use

Review
2026 systematic review68 studies on sunless productsOral carotenoids

Taken orally, carotenoids accumulate in the skin and subcutaneous tissue and give a yellow-orange tint. The authors judge these agents still little studied in humans5.

Sun, safety and allergyReviews and cases

A carrot seed oil gives very little UVB protection

Clinical trial
14 virgin vegetable oilsIn vitro and in vivo SPF (ISO method)Carrot seed oil: in vitro SPF of 0.1 and in vivo SPF of 2.5

The SPF values measured are far lower than those announced in earlier studies, whose method was not followed. The authors conclude that vegetable oils offer no significant sun protection: a carrot oil does not replace a sun care product6.

High SPF values in emulsion, to interpret with caution

Laboratory
Emulsions with 2, 4 and 6% carrot seed oilIn vitro measurement

The highest in vitro SPF (6.92) corresponds to 6% carrot seed oil. This lab result contrasts with the measurements of the previous study76.

A phototoxic reaction with a carrot sun care product

Case report
2018 case reportSun care product containing a carrot extract

A phytophotodermatitis (a phototoxic reaction to a plant) is described after the use of a sun care product with carrot extract, with a pigmented patch in a geometric shape. An isolated case, but one that justifies a photosensitization test on formulas exposed to the sun8.

Allergies to carrot and Apiaceae, reported as isolated cases

Case reports
2014 and 2020 casesCarrot, parsnip, celeriac, fennel

Skin allergies to carrot are described, most often through contact with the fresh root; one case shows sensitization to carrot, parsnip and celeriac910. Nothing indicates how often this happens with a cosmetic extract.

This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. For carrot, the evidence mostly concerns carotenoids in general: we retained no clinical trial on the cosmetic carrot extract, and we say so each time.

Which products use carrot?

Our white label catalog includes 3 formulas with carrot: the key active in 1 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).

1Body

Key active in an argan tanning sun oil, combined with sweet almond, sesame, olive and avocado. Carrot also appears, as an essential oil, in two oral sprays.

2Raw materials and more

In our formulas, it is most often paired with

Copaiba balsam 1Sweet almond oil 1Cistus essential oil 1Vitamin E 1

Frequently asked questions about carrot

What is carrot extract in cosmetics?
It is an extract of the root of Daucus carota var. sativa, declared as DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT1. You will also find carrot oil (macerate) and seed essential oil, which are other materials with other INCI names.
What are the benefits of carrot for skin?
CosIng recognizes a skin conditioning role1. The evidence mostly comes from carotenoids in general23 and from lab work on antioxidant ferments4. No clinical trial on the cosmetic carrot extract is retained here.
Does carrot oil protect from the sun?
No, not in a useful way. A carrot seed oil has a measured SPF of 2.5 in vivo and 0.1 in vitro, far below the values sometimes claimed6. It does not replace a sun care product with a protection factor.
Does carrot oil help you tan?
None of the sources retained shows that a carrot oil applied to the skin speeds up tanning. Orally ingested carotenoids tint the skin yellow-orange, which is not tanning5.
What percentage of carrot should you use?
No extract concentration is validated in the sources retained. The lab work uses seed oil at 2, 4 and 6% in emulsion7 and ferments tested up to 2.5% on cells4. The dose is set with the formulator, depending on the form (extract, macerate or essential oil).
What can you pair carrot with?
In our formulas, it is paired with argan oil, sweet almond oil, sesame, olive, avocado and vitamin E in the sun oil, and with cistus and copaiba essential oils in the oral sprays. The stability of the final formula is checked with lab tests.
Is carrot safe in cosmetics?
No European restriction is listed in CosIng1, but we found no CIR or SCCS assessment of the extract. A phototoxic reaction is described with a carrot sun care product8, and allergies to Apiaceae are reported910. A tolerance and photosensitization test on the final formula is recommended.
Can you manufacture a sun oil or care product with carrot for my brand?
Yes. Our ISO 22716 certified lab offers 3 carrot formulas (tanning sun oil, oral sprays) that you can customize, or a custom formula. Samples are free.

Sources

Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.

  1. European Commission. CosIng, entry DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT (CAS 84929-61-3, EC 284-545-1). ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing
  2. Ma Y, Li C, Su W, et al. Carotenoids in Skin Photoaging: Unveiling Protective Effects, Molecular Insights, and Safety and Bioavailability Frontiers. Antioxidants (Basel). 2025;14(5):577. doi:10.3390/antiox14050577
  3. Anbualakan K, Tajul Urus NQ, Makpol S, et al. A Scoping Review on the Effects of Carotenoids and Flavonoids on Skin Damage Due to Ultraviolet Radiation. Nutrients. 2022;15(1):92. doi:10.3390/nu15010092
  4. Nizioł-Łukaszewska Z, Ziemlewska A, Zagórska-Dziok M, et al. Apiaceae Bioferments Obtained by Fermentation with Kombucha as an Important Source of Active Substances for Skin Care. Molecules. 2025;30(5):983. doi:10.3390/molecules30050983
  5. Resnick G, Khajeh-Afzaly M, Yousefian F, Raza A, Issa NT. Insights into Tanning Biology and Tanning Products. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2026;19(2):33-42. PMID 41890775
  6. Ácsová A, Hojerová J, Janotková L, et al. The real UVB photoprotective efficacy of vegetable oils: in vitro and in vivo studies. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2021;20(1):139-151. doi:10.1007/s43630-020-00009-3
  7. Singh S, Lohani A, Mishra AK, Verma A, Verma A. Formulation and evaluation of carrot seed oil-based cosmetic emulsions. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2019;21(2):99-107. doi:10.1080/14764172.2018.1469769
  8. Bosanac SS, Clark AK, Sivamani RK. Phytophotodermatitis related to carrot extract-containing sunscreen. Dermatol Online J. 2018;24(1). doi:10.5070/d3241037971
  9. Paulsen E, Petersen TH, Fretté XC, Andersen KE, Christensen LP. Systemic allergic dermatitis caused by Apiaceae root vegetables. Contact Dermatitis. 2014;70(2):98-103. doi:10.1111/cod.12122
  10. White JML, Pink AE. English Sunday lunch dermatitis: Allergic contact dermatitis to parsnip, carrot, fennel (and ivy). Contact Dermatitis. 2020;83(4):317-318. doi:10.1111/cod.13593
  11. European Parliament and Council. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II and III, consolidated text of 1 May 2025. eur-lex.europa.eu
  12. European Commission. Règlement (UE) 2023/1545 amending Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 as regards the labeling of fragrance allergens. eur-lex.europa.eu
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