The next big trend in skin care might be hiding in your refrigerator’s vegetable drawer. As the demand for natural and organic products grows, carrot-based skin care is gaining traction. Renowned for their nutritional value, carrots are now also celebrated for their impressive skin benefits. Most skin care products containing carrots are formulated with either carrot extract or carrot seed oil, both of which are high in beta-carotene, an ingredient that helps skin maintain its youthful look.
Let’s explore how carrot-based skin care can enhance your skin’s health and radiance, and also look at some standout products to incorporate into your skin care routine.
What Does Carrot Do For The Skin?
With its rich content of vitamins A, E, and C, as well as beta-carotene, carrot-based skin care contains potent antioxidants. As Natalie Pergar, Lead Skin Care Trainer at Eminence Organic Skin Care, explains, antioxidant-powered carrot seed oil can protect the skin from “environmental stressors such as pollution and UV rays.” Antioxidants neutralize free radicals triggered by everything from polluted air to the sun’s rays. Studies have shown that carotenoids, the antioxidant pigments in carrots, may reduce skin sensitivity to UV rays, providing further protection and enhancing our skin’s health.
Here are some more specific benefits listed below.
Key Benefits Of Carrot Seed Oil
Defense Against Environmental Stressors
Because carrot seed oil is rich in antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamins A and E, it helps protect the skin from dryness caused by environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution, which can accelerate the appearance of aging.
Improving The Appearance Of Aging
This ingredient can support the skin’s natural cell regeneration process, which can visibly improve damaged skin. When applied topically, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and contributes to a more youthful and vibrant-looking complexion. By supporting collagen production in the skin, carrot seed oil improves skin elasticity and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Calming and Soothing
The comforting properties of carrot seed oil can soothe the look of irritated skin. Its calming effect reduces redness related to dryness and discomfort, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Skin Care Products With Carrots
“Incorporating carrot-based products can be a great starting point for those wanting to shift away from synthetic ingredients,” says Natalie. As we’ve seen, carrot seed oil and carrot extract offer numerous benefits, from improving the look of skin elasticity and protecting against environmental stressors to brightening the look of the complexion.
With the benefits of carrot seed oil in mind, here are our recommended Eminence Organic products formulated with carrots:
Apricot Whip Moisturizer
The Eminence Organics Apricot Whip Moisturizer is formulated with apricot and carrot juice infused with healthy doses of vitamins A, B, C and D. This moisturizer is designed to make the skin appear firmer and more youthful-looking. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles thanks to a Biocomplex2™, a booster of antioxidants that restores the look of radiance, vitality and strength to the skin.
Seabuckthorn Balancing Masque
The Seabuckthorn Balancing Masque is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help to reduce the visible signs of aging and improves the look of elasticity in your skin. Carrots provide a source of vitamin A to revitalize the look of your complexion, while calendula and jojoba oil hydrate the skin while warding off the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Quince Nourishing Body Lotion
The Quince Nourishing Body Lotion is a hydrating body lotion crafted with Biodynamic® ingredients. Sourced from farms that commit to Biodynamic® agricultural practices, these minimally processed ingredients retain their natural vitamins in a fresh, pure base. This lotion is designed to make your skin appear smooth and velvety while reducing the appearance of irritation, while the inclusion of carrot helps to revitalize the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
By incorporating carrot-based products into your skin care routine, you can achieve healthier, more radiant skin. Are you wondering which ingredients to add to your skin care routine? Visit an Eminence Organics Spa Partner for recommendations for your specific skin care assessment.
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