Carrot Oil
Plant Oil with Carotenoids
Carotenoid-rich oil that adds natural color and nourishment.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI carrot (Daucus carota), sunflower oil, TBHQ (tert-butylhydroquinone), citric acid.
No. CAS 84929-61-3, 8001-21-6, 1948-33-0, 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1
Appearance Oily liquid
Color Yellow to reddish amber
Odor Characteristic
Acid value 0.1-0.5
Iodine value 60-190
Saponification value 90-280
Aerobic mesophilic count Maximum 100 CFU/ml
Yeast and mold count Maximum 100 CFU/ml
Pathogenic microorganism count Absent
APPLICATIONS
Body oilsSelf-tanners and bronzersCreamsSoaps
Thanks to its carotenoid content, it is an excellent coloring, emulsifying, moisturizing and mineralizing toning ingredient.
DESCRIPTION
oil obtained from carrot (Daucus carota). Contains a blend of methylparaben, propylparaben and imidazolidinyl urea at 0.3 % as a preservative for easier handling and storage.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level::
- 1 to 3 % in hair products.
- 3 to 5 % in body products.
- 5 to 10 % in facial products.
HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS SHOW NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS.
How to use and incorporate: Add to the oil phase of the formula. Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic) are heat-sensitive: add them during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) or heat them as briefly as possible. In anhydrous products (body oils, balms) blend cold or warm.
Formulation tips:
- Oil rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, very sensitive to oxidation: add during cool-down, protect with tocopherol and pack in an opaque bottle.
- Add an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E) at 0.05–0.5 % to delay rancidity and extend shelf life.
- Combine light, fast-absorbing oils with heavier oils to adjust the skin feel; dry oils work well in facial serums and heavier oils in balms and products for dry skin.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Miscible with other oils, butters, waxes, esters and most silicones; insoluble in water (requires an emulsifier for creams and lotions).
Storage: The optimal storage temperature for the extract is between 4 and 18 °C/39 and 64 °F, protected from light. If precipitates form during storage, shake until reconstituted before adding to your formulation.
Precautions: Handling: Add as the last ingredient of the preparation at temperatures below 50 °C/122 °F; dissolving it before use is recommended. Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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