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Carrot seed oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil

Acne verdict Watch

Worth watching on acne-prone skin

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Essential oil that adds scent; can irritate sensitive skin.

  • Emollient
  • Masking
  • Skin conditioning

Carrot seed oil in plain English

Carrot seed oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from wild carrot seeds, not a pressed carrot oil. It is used mostly for scent and contains aromatic compounds that can irritate or sensitize skin. Leave-on products with essential oils are worth watching if your skin is reactive or acne-prone.

Is carrot seed oil bad for acne?

Not usually, but it is worth watching. Carrot seed oil is not a proven pore-clogger, but scent ingredients like this can irritate sensitive skin, and irritated skin can make breakouts look and feel worse. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.

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Also called

  • Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
  • Daucus carota sativa seed oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is carrot seed oil comedogenic?

Carrot seed oil has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.

What does carrot seed oil do in skincare?

In short: essential oil that adds scent; can irritate sensitive skin. In formulas it is used for emollient, masking and skin conditioning.

What else is carrot seed oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, carrot seed oil can also appear as Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil or Daucus carota sativa seed oil.

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