Antioxidant
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Carrot root — a carotenoid-rich botanical used for antioxidant support and skin conditioning. Long food safety history.
Daucus carota sativa root (CAS 84929-61-3) is whole or milled common carrot root. It is a dense source of beta-carotene and other carotenoids (provitamin A), sugars, and phenolic acids. EU CosIng lists it for skin-conditioning and antioxidant functions. No Annex II/III restrictions; no CIR adverse findings. Extremely low systemic toxicity given food-use history. Main cosmetic note: deep orange pigment can tint formulations, and photosensitising psoralen-type compounds are associated with leaves/aerials rather than the root.
Skin benefits
- Rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids
- Antioxidant support for skin
- Long food- and cosmetic-use history
Known concerns
- Can transfer orange colour to formulations
- Rare photoallergy in sensitive users
- Phytochemistry varies with cultivar
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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