Description

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract, also known as Carrot Seed Extract, is derived from the seeds of the Daucus carota plant. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its antioxidant, rejuvenating, and conditioning properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract contains:

Vitamins: Such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, which contribute to its antioxidant effects and skin benefits.
Carotenoids: Including beta-carotene and lutein, which provide antioxidant and protective effects.
Essential Oils: That contribute to its fragrance and therapeutic benefits.
Fatty Acids: Such as linoleic acid, which has moisturizing and conditioning properties.
The chemical structure includes various bioactive compounds that work together to deliver the extract's beneficial effects.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a dark yellow to brown liquid or a concentrated paste.
Odor: Earthy and slightly woody.
Texture: Lightweight and non-greasy.

Production Process:

The production of Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract involves:

Harvesting: Collecting the seeds from the Daucus carota plant.
Extraction: The extract is obtained through methods such as cold pressing or solvent extraction.
Purification: The extract is filtered and concentrated to enhance its effectiveness and remove impurities.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in skincare products for its antioxidant, rejuvenating, and conditioning properties. Commonly found in serums, creams, and anti-aging products.
Personal Care Products: Added to lotions, soaps, and moisturizers for its skin benefits and natural fragrance.
Hair Care: Included in shampoos and conditioners for its conditioning effects and to improve hair health.
Medical: Used in traditional medicine for its potential benefits in skin health and overall wellness.
Food: Occasionally used as a natural flavoring or coloring agent, though this is less common.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Generally regarded as safe for topical application, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Extract should be used in accordance with established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. People with allergies or very sensitive skin should be cautious. It is important to ensure that the extract is sustainably sourced and free from harmful chemicals.

INCI Functions:


Skin conditioning agent - Emollient. Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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CAS: 84929-61-3 EC number 284-545-1