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Carrot Seed
Daucus carota
Chemotype: carotol-rich type
- PLANT PART
- seeds
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 65 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified for steam-distilled carrot seed essential oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- majorAromaWeb's safety summary of Tisserand and Young states carrot seed oil is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding and may interfere with gestation.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This profile uses a public GC/MS report for a French carrot-seed essential-oil batch, supplemented by AromaWeb's extraction and odor profile. The batch is dominated by carotol with supporting sesquiterpene alcohols and smaller monoterpene and sesquiterpene markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carotol | 34.1% | 34.1–34.1% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; carotol 34.1%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 10.8% | 10.8–10.8% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; alpha-pinene 10.8%) |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 10.5% | 10.5–10.5% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; beta-caryophyllene 10.5%) |
| beta-Eudesmol | 10.3% | 10.3–10.3% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; beta-eudesmol 10.3%) |
| alpha-Eudesmol | 3.3% | 3.3–3.3% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; alpha-eudesmol 3.3%) |
| alpha-Elemol | 3.2% | 3.2–3.2% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; alpha-elemol 3.2%) |
| beta-Pinene | 2.3% | 2.3–2.3% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; beta-pinene 2.3%) |
| Daucene | 1.9% | 1.9–1.9% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; daucene 1.9%) |
| Geraniol | 1.8% | 1.8–1.8% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; geraniol 1.8%) |
| gamma-Eudesmol | 1.7% | 1.7–1.7% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePlant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf (p.1 key constituents; gamma-eudesmol 1.7%) |
Profile source: Plant Therapy Carrot Seed GC/MS report, batch C40103; AromaWeb Carrot Seed Essential Oil profile; NHR Organic Oils Carrot Seed COA · https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Carrot-Seed-C40103.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/carrot-seed-essential-oil.php ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/certs/Carrot%20Seed%20CofA%20050722-8.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in skincare-oriented aromatherapy for a grounding, earthy sensory profile
- reported use in blends associated with supporting mature-looking or tired-looking skin
- used in perfumery for a dry, earthy, slightly woody-carroty note
- traditionally associated with detoxifying and cleansing folk herbal traditions
- reported use in facial oil blends for a nourishing, restorative sensory experience
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The numeric max_dermal_pct of 100 reflects the lack of a publicly transcribed leave-on dermal maximum in the sources read this pass, not an explicit 100% topical-safety statement.
- Odor intensity 65 normalizes AromaWeb's categorical 'Medium - Strong' aroma strength into the archive's 0-100 scale rather than transcribing an instrument-measured value.
- A direct public source for a leave-on dermal maximum from Essential Oil Safety or IFRA remains the missing source type for a fully source-grounded dermal cap.