What it is
Daucus Carota Sativa Leaf Extract is obtained from the leaves of the common cultivated carrot, distinct from carrot root or seed oil. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning botanical and is associated with plant constituents such as flavonoids and other polyphenols that contribute antioxidant-type effects. It generally appears as a supporting botanical at low levels rather than as a primary functional ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Carrot leaf extract is not a recognized common allergen, though plant extracts can occasionally cause sensitivity in botanically reactive individuals. Its actual properties depend on the extraction solvent and the finished formula.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract of the leaves of cultivated carrot, Daucus carota sativa.
Questions everyone asks
Is this carrot extract the same as carrot oil?
No. This is an extract of the carrot leaf, which is different from carrot root extract or carrot seed oil used in other products.
What role does it play in a formula?
It is used as a skin-conditioning botanical with antioxidant-type plant constituents, typically as a supporting ingredient at low levels.