Daucus Carota Sativa Water is a hydrosol obtained from the root of the Daucus carota (carrot) plant. This water is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its hydrating, soothing, and nourishing properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Daucus Carota Sativa Water contains:

Vitamins: Such as Vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, which provide antioxidant benefits and support skin health.
Carotenoids: Including beta-carotene, which offers antioxidant protection and enhances skin appearance.
Minerals: Such as potassium and calcium, which contribute to skin hydration and overall health.
Mineral Salts and Natural Sugars: Which provide moisturizing effects and improve skin softness.
The water is rich in dissolved nutrients from the carrot root.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to slightly amber liquid.
Odor: Slightly earthy, characteristic of carrot root.
Texture: Lightweight liquid, easily absorbed by the skin.

Production Process:

The production of Daucus Carota Sativa Water involves:

Harvesting: Collecting mature carrot roots.
Distillation: Using steam distillation or hydrodistillation to extract water-soluble components from the root.
Purification: Removing any impurities to obtain a pure hydrosol.
Formulation: Incorporating the water into cosmetic and personal care formulations.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in toners, mists, and moisturizers for its hydrating and soothing properties. Helps to refresh and calm the skin.
Personal Care Products: Added to lotions and cleansers to enhance skin hydration and nutrition.
Hair Care: Included in shampoos and conditioners for its conditioning effects on the scalp.
Medical: May be used in therapeutic products for its hydrating and soothing benefits.
Food: Not commonly used as a food ingredient.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Daucus Carota Sativa Water is generally considered safe for topical use. However, like all extracts, it should be used according to established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. Individuals with allergies or very sensitive skin should exercise caution. It is important to ensure that the water is sustainably sourced and free from harmful chemicals.

INCI Functions:


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.
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CAS: 84929-61-3 EC number 284-545-1