Carrot seed oil, with its earthy smell and myriad uses, is one ingredient you may be able to use to add fragrance to lotions or even to counteract signs of aging (from wrinkles to age spots). Massaging this oil onto your skin and scalp can relax you, decrease stress and even help treat psoriasis and eczema. As with any herbal remedy, consult your doctor before using carrot seed oil, particularly if you're pregnant, nursing a baby, or using the oil on a child.
Instructions
1. Mix carrot seed essential oil (15 drops) with 2 tbsp. almond oil; smooth onto skin to moisturize and remove makeup. Add other essential oils (e.g., geranium essential oil) for an added fragrance.
2. Combine 3 drops of carrot seed essential oil with 3/4 tsp. jojoba oil and 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel for a facial moisturizer. Shake well before every use.
3. Smooth carrot seed oil onto skin to add elasticity and to fight wrinkles on your face.
4. Apply carrot seed oil to your scalp and massage into your hair to help stop psoriasis, as well as to relieve stress.
5. Massage carrot seed oil onto your hands to help lighten and prevent age spots, and apply anywhere on your skin where eczema is a problem.
6. Ask your doctor before attempting to use carrot seed oil as a muscle relaxant or a liver and kidney detoxifier, which are uses that need more medical study in humans before being deemed safe.
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