Carrot ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is mainly used as a botanical skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant-support extract, or natural colorant, depending on the form supplied. In oils and extracts, it can add carotenoid-rich color and a conditioning feel.
What does Carrot do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is mainly used as a botanical skin-conditioning agent, antioxidant-support extract, or natural colorant, depending on the form supplied. In oils and extracts, it can add carotenoid-rich color and a conditioning feel.
Is Carrot clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well accepted and not a common restricted-list concern. As with many botanicals, quality depends on extraction solvent, preservative system, and control of agricultural residues.
Is Carrot sustainable?
This material comes from a renewable agricultural crop and is expected to be biodegradable in typical cosmetic forms. Sustainability depends on farming practices, water use, and whether the supplier documents pesticide controls and traceability.
Is Carrot COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and can qualify for COSMOS-organic when sourced and processed according to the standard. It fits Green Chemistry best when made with approved solvents, low-residue processing, and renewable feedstock.
How does Carrot work chemically?
The material is a plant-derived mixture that may contain sugars, minerals, phenolics, and carotenoids, with composition varying by extract type. Aqueous extracts often appear below 5%, oil dispersions are usually used lower, and carotenoid-rich versions benefit from protection from light and oxygen.
Last updated 2026-05-13