Wild carrot, Daucus carota, can also be found in Czech literature under the popular name “mrkvous”. It is a very interesting plant that resembles lace with its delicate white flowers. You can recognize it by its hairy stem and extensive white surroundings with an aromatic carrot scent. It has strong regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties, which are used in natural cosmetics. Come and discover the magic of wild carrots for skin health with us.
The warming effect of wild carrots
This wild ancestor of today’s carrot grows in drier fields, near roads and in large areas. Loves less fertile soil. Although it does not grow well at higher altitudes, it thrives in both warm and cool climates. An interesting fact is that the leaves and seeds of the carrot have a warming effect, which is reflected in its botanical name, which comes from the Greek daio , meaning “I warm up”. In ancient Greece, mixtures with carrot seeds were recommended for any cold problems.
Carrot flower or Queen Anne’s lace
The similarity of their delicate white flowers with lace, in the 17th century, got into its English name, “Queen Anne’s lace”. At that time, lace was a necessary fashion accessory at the court of the British monarch James I. Ladies then wore the obligatory lace cap and competed to see who could wear it more beautifully. Still in the 18th century this plant was referred to as “living lace”.
Valuable flower water wild carrot
The distillation of its flowers produces a very valuable 100% flower water or hydrosol with a soothing herbal aroma with a floral-carrot finish. It is known for its strong regenerative effects on skin with small scars, eczema or rosacea. Soothes irritated areas on the skin, both after shaving and after sunbathing. It boasts anti-aging effects, thus brightening tired skin with wrinkles and preventing further skin aging.
Wild carrot rare essential oil
By distilling their seeds, 100% essential oil is produced, which, together with rare rose and straw oil, is known for its strong regenerative, healing and softening effects on mature skin. That is why it is a frequent part of cosmetic products. Like its floral water, it soothes irritated skin in mixtures. Its ionizing and antioxidant action improves skin elasticity. Due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities, you can find it as part of mixtures for sensitive, irritated and eczematous skin.
Wild carrot in aromatherapy
Our tip is a soothing combination of carrot seed oil, lavender oil and rare straw oil in your home cosmetics. It is a popular component of oriental perfumes for its sweet root-carrot aroma. Reach for it in aromatherapy when you need to clear your busy mind, reduce stress and boost your confidence.
