Carrots are packed with fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants, and vitamins, making them a nutrient-rich superfood for your skin, hair, eyes, and overall health. Carrot oil, now a popular ingredient in many high-end skincare products, can be easily incorporated into your daily routine. It helps promote collagen production, reduce wrinkles, and firm the skin. Here's a simple recipe to make your own carrot oil and enjoy its numerous skincare benefits.
How to make Carrot Oil at home?
1. Carrot Infused Oil
You will need:
- 2 cups of Olive oil/ Almond oil
- 1 medium-sized carrot
- Lavender essential oil (optional)
- Glass Jar
How to make:
- Take a medium-sized carrot, wash it, peel it and shred it. Sun dry the shredded carrots for 4 hours. Now, in a glass jar, pour in your favorite oil (I like to use olive oil since it suits my skin). Add dried shredded carrots to it and give it a mix. Lastly, add in few drops of lavender essential oil.
- Next, seal the jar and leave the carrot oil to infuse at room temperature for about 3-4 weeks.
- Shake the jar at least once daily so that the mixture steeps evenly. The oil may become a little darker the longer you infuse.
- If you want your carrot oil that is infused by the sun, keep the jar in direct sunlight for 2-3 weeks. You need to shake the jar daily.
- After a given time, open your jar, strain the oil, and pour it into a clean air-tight jar. Store this oil in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
2. Slow cook Carrot Oil
You will need:
- 2 cups of Olive oil/ Almond oil
- 1 medium-sized carrot
- Lavender essential oil (optional)
How to make:
- Wash, peel, and grate the carrot.
- Take a ladle, pour in olive oil or almond oil. Heat the oil using a double boiler method.
- Add grated carrots to the oil.
- Slow cook the carrot oil for about 25 – 30 minutes.
- Turn off the flame after 30 minutes, you will notice the oil turned slightly golden.
- Strain the oil, add lavender essential oil, and store it in an air-tight glass jar for up to 3 months.
How to use Carrot Oil for Skin
- Take the required amount of this diy oil in your palm and massage it on your skin.
- You can leave the oil overnight and wash it off in the morning. Use this oil on your stretch marks daily to see desired results.
Carrot Oil Benefits for Skin:
- The powerful skin oil helps to lighten dark spots and blemishes.
- If you have stretch marks, then this oil is your skincare companion. Massage it daily on your stretch marks and leave it overnight. Over the period you will notice your stretch marks and cellulite fading.
- Massage the oil regularly, it helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- It is the best remedy to tighten sagging skin and reverse dry flaky skin.
- If you want natural sheen and shine on your face, use this oil regularly.
- Avoid using this oil if you have oily acne-prone skin, clogged pores or if your skin breakout easily.