Packed with nutrients and low in calories, the carrot is renowned for its nutritional qualities. Its richness in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and beta-carotene also makes it a skin ally. It protects and enhances the skin's appearance. Here, we introduce you to five benefits of carrots for the skin.
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Five benefits of carrot for the skin.
Summary
- 1. The carrot in combating skin ageing
- 2. The carrot to promote and extend tanning
- 3. The carrot to restore a healthy glow
- 4. The carrot to promote healing
- 5. The carrot for taking care of oily skin
Published July 7, 2021,
updated on October 4, 2024,
by
Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences
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4 min read
1. The carrot in combating skin ageing.
The carrot is an excellent source of beta-carotenes, the precursor to vitamin A. This powerful antioxidant possesses multiple virtues, including the slowing down of the ageing process. Indeed, thanks to its high content of provitamin A, the carrot increases the production of collagen and elastin, naturally present in our body. The elasticity and firmness of the skin are thus maintained and wrinkles are diminished.
This vegetable also serves to protect the skin and aids it in better resisting ultraviolet rays. It does so by combating the harmful effects of sun exposure. Indeed, thanks to the carotenoids and antioxidants (vitamin C) it contains, the carrot is capable of capturing free radicals, produced by prolonged sun exposure, to neutralise them, thus preventing cellular ageing. It consequently delays the onset of signs of skin ageing, such as wrinkles or brown spots.
2. The carrot to promote and extend tanning.
Present in large quantities in the carrot oil macerate, beta-carotene is well known for stimulating the synthesis of melanin, the pigment responsible for tanning. Indeed, this pigment is produced by skin cells, giving the skin its varying shades of colour. It also helps the skin to protect itself from the sun's rays, thus helping to limit skin ageing. Of course, this treatment does not mean you should skip the sun cream as, on its own, it is not enough to protect the skin. Therefore, carrot helps to prepare the skin for tanning. Similarly, its content of beta-carotene and fatty acids also makes it a perfect natural after-sun care to prolong the duration of your tan.
3. The carrot to restore a healthy glow.
Primarily recognised for its effect on complexion, thecarrot oil serves as an excellent radiance-boosting treatment. Indeed, this vegetable is very rich in Vitamin A, which it provides in the form of beta-carotene, a pigment that gives it its orange colour. Thus, this treatment oil, to be applied under makeup, helps to even out the complexion, revive its radiance, andimpart a healthy glow to the skin thanks to its orange pigments.
4. The carrot to promote healing.
The carrot macerate is also appreciated for its regenerative power. Indeed, thanks to its provitamin A content and its antioxidant profile, it helps to stimulate the regeneration of damaged tissues by promoting growth and cellular renewal. It thus aids in the healing of the skin in the case of all kinds of skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, superficial wounds or even eczema. The carrot also has anti-inflammatory virtues.
5. The carrot for taking care of oily skin.
Thanks to its purifying properties, the carrot oil macerate also helps to care for oily skin. Indeed, it is useful for rebalancing this type of skin by regulating the hydrolipidic film due to its high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids. Moreover, due to the overproduction of sebum, oily skin often presents acne or comedones. However, the purifying action of the carrot can thus help to reduce the appearance of imperfections.
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