Carrots are one of the most popular root vegetables grown throughout the world. There is even evidence for them being used as far back as Ancient Rome! We source fresh, locally-grown Tasmanian carrots to juice and use in some of our soap recipes. Carrots contain natural antioxidants, alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A (retinol). It is beta-carotene that gives carrots their vivid orange pigment. Reported benefits of carrot juice added to cosmetics and applied topically, such as via our soap are:
- Healing: it is capable of guarding against UV-induced harm, assisting in reducing oxidative strain and contributes to enhancing the skin’s appearance;
- Detoxifies and Treats Skin Blemishes: it may reduce dark spots, help prevent dullness and enhance skin glow. Carrots are known for their high content of phenolic compounds, mainly chlorogenic acid (an antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-lipogenesis and anti-inflammatory);
- Prevents Wrinkles: vitamins A, B and apigenin (a flavone) present in carrots stimulate collagen production thus visibly reducing wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of ageing;
- Nourishes Dry Skin: the presence of carotene, precursor of vitamin A, helps rebuild the epidermal barrier and heal dry skin conditions;
- Treats Oily Skin and Acne Problems: vitamin A regulates excess sebum production by reducing sebaceous gland secretions. Its anti-inflammatory effects control and treat inflamed acne lesions and prevent bacterial proliferation in skin pores. Further, the presence of organic acids such as tartaric acid act as natural exfoliators and prevent acne.
- Boosts Skin Immunity: carrots contain all three vital vitamins- A, B and C, that are known to boost skin immunity. While vitamin A aids cell renewal, collagen synthesis and skin repair, vitamin B helps treat inflammation, redness and uneven skin tone. Vitamin C fortifies your skin against free radical damage and prevents infections and hyperpigmentation.
- Prevents Atopic Dermatitis.eczema: this inflammatory condition causes a red, itchy, scaly rash in different parts of the body. Luteolin, a type of flavone and phenolic acids along with beta-carotene present in carrots are powerful anti-inflammatory agents that can help treat inflammatory conditions of the skin.
We currently add carrot juice to our predominantly grass fed beef tallow soap as a natural colourant for a special sub-on-a-rope commission from the Jaqui Lambie Network! We now offer the same soap as our Tassie Ducky! The fat actually helps transport the carrot goodness so that skin can absorb it. Enjoy!
