The recipe for today is how to make carrot oil, carrot oil is expensive and apart from being expensive, you might not get the real oil because it might contain some preservatives. Why pay more for what you can make yourself without breathing a sweat? Carrot oil is very beneficial for both skin and hair, it is naturally healthy for skin and hair.
Some of the benefits of carrot oil are stated below:
- It contains beta-carotene, rich in vitamin A and C which helps protect skin.
- It serves as a moisturizer if you have brittle or dry hair, carrot oil is for you.
- It strengthen hair, makes it more elastic.
- It helps with hair growth.
- It heals damaged skin.
The benefits are many. I usually use the carrot oil mixture for hair and skin, I mix it with vitamin E oil or any essential oil, and shea butter and it works like a magic. I have lemon infused oil, coconut oil posted, I will include the links below
You might want to try :
Olive Oil Lemon Infused Recipe
- 1 Pound Carrot
- 2 Cups Coconut Oil (any oil of your choice)
Clean and scrape off the carrot, by using a potato peeler or a knife.
Grate the carrot by using a food processor or a grater.
Place a pot on a low heat and add coconut oil or any oil you're using in the pot, add the grated carrot. You can also use a slow cooker to infuse the carrot oil. The point of using low heat or slow cooker is not to cook the nutrients in the carrot.
Mix the shredded carrot with oil and let the carrot absorb all the oil.
Leave the mixture for about 15 - 20 minutes, check and stir.
Allow the carrot to infuse for another 10 minutes.
Take it off the heat and let it cool down.
strain the oil by using a sieve to separate the oil, and bottle it up. Your carrot oil is ready.
If you want your carrot oil in a small quantity you can use 1 big stick of carrot and about half a cup of oil.
Update: To clean: scrap off the outer part and rinse allow the water to drain off and dry before peeling the carrots for use.
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Type here.. This Is Wonderful I Will Try It Thanks
You’re welcome.
Type here..thanks, but can it work for sunburn and itchy face
Hello Zee_zart,
I will suggest you try out essential oil like lavender oil.
Type here..can I use vegetable oil?
I won’t use it but feel free to use it if that’s what you use for your hair or body.
Olive oil is most preferable
I would say extra olive oil but some people prefer coconut oil.
Pls I forgot to drain out the water before grating and heating will it still be good for use.since there is water in it now,how many minutes is it advisable for me to heat it.
I wouldn’t heat too much to retain the nutrients.
It will still be good, you could put it in the refrigerator or freeze it to separate the water and oil.
Pls can I add the carrot oil to my body cream or jus apply on my face.
Sure!
sir please can i use it with sheabutter that’s ori in Yoruba language can i add it tumeric
Hi Mrs. Eucharia,
Yes, you can mix it with shea butter but I’ve never tried it with turmeric so I can’t say much about it.
Pls can i add any fragant to give a good smell?
Hi Comfort,
I would say add an essential oil like lavender oil or your choice.
Thanks for sharing. If I may ask what is the major work of carrot oil?
Hi Anonymous,
Because it contains beta-carotene & vitamin A it is mostly used for skin or cosmetics uses.
Can it be use for a baby
You can add a few drops of essential oil and use on a baby that’s 6 months plus.
Can I use the carrot pulp from the carrot juice for the carrot oil
Hi Priscillia, No.
I learnt the warm compress carrot oil darkens the skin ,is this true
Hello Anonymous,
I have no idea if it’s true.
How come some say, heat on low for 24-72 hours and yours is just for 30mins? Will the results be the same? Thanks
Hello Ola,
Like any other things that could be done differently, this is not an exception. If you’re using a slow cooker to slow cook it, it would take longer time than using a stovetop. I’ve not tried it with a slow cooker or that long before and can’t give a verdict on it, but I think there shouldn’t be any difference.
pls can i use groundnut oil
Hello Anonymous,
Yes, you can use any good oil of your choice.
Can I use BABY CARROTS instead of the big long carrots??
Hello Mimi,
Yes, you can use small carrots.
Great! Thank you!
You’re welcome and thanks for stopping by.
Tnx ma i just did mine yesterday it all came out fine. Bt ma hw can i apply it on my hair since it good for hair growth?
Hi Queen,
Apply the oil to your hair and make sure it is consistent.
You can also use it before you use your conditioner, apply the oil then your conditioner, cover your hair with a shower cap.
Leave for at least 30 minutes and wash the way you will normally wash your hair. This help with moisture, when your hair is moisturized it won’t break.
It will be soft, shine and this will promote growth.
Hope this help, let me know if you have any further question.
Nice
Thank you, Abigail.
Please my carrot oil came out a shade close to brown what could be the cause?
And how do I seperate water from the carrot oil I just made
Hi Peace,
Did you peel your carrot before grating it? Because that can also change the color.
Also, there shouldn’t be any water in the mixture but you can still separate the oil and water.
You can scoop out the oil with a spoon or refrigerate the mixture and scoop the oil out when after it’s cold.
Since carrots contain water if you plan to make it again you can try to squeeze out water after grating
using a cheesecloth or muslin cloth before adding oil to it.
Hope this helps, let me know if you need more clarification.
Can I use paraffin oil to prepare the carrot oil?
Hi Confio,
I don’t use paraffin oil and I won’t recommend paraffin oil because of certain hazards it poses.
Thanks.
can groundnut oil be used instead of coconut oil or any other oil
Hi Anonymous,
You can use any oil of your choice.
Thank you. Please, let me know how it turns out.
How do I make my carrot dry, they get rotten while trying to day them
When you scrap the outer part rinse it and let the water drain off before peeling the carrot.
It shouldn’t be rotten unless the carrots are going bad before using them for the oil.
Hope this help.
I tried it, and it came out nice but my carrots are weight, would it still work perfectly and would it last for at least a week?
Hi Wendy, did you mean your carrots are wet?
Your carrot should be dry before using (before you start the process) it but if it came out fine then don’t fret it should last more than a week.
Thank you for stopping by.
Hello, can I add any perfume or essential oils to make it smell better? Because I observed that the fresh smell evaporates after few weeks?
Hello Blessing,
You sure can add any essential oil of your choice.
Thanks for stopping by.
Please can the carrot oil clear the sunburn and dark circle
Hello Kaffy,
I will suggest you try out essential oil like lavender oil.
Tanks i will give it a try
You’re welcome. Please, let me know how it turns out.
Thanks for stopping by.
pls my started smelling after some days.
It shouldn’t smell, if your carrots are wet that might be the culprit.
I tried this at home but at some point it started smelling, why? can the carrot be sun dried before pouring into the oil?
You can air dry it.
I tried it but it wasn’t that deep orange but it’s orange sha.thanks I hope it works.
The carrots and amount of oil you used will determine the color, the color doesn’t alter its potency if you follow the procedure. Also, don’t forget you’re seeing this through the pictures.
Wow, this sounds great and simple, will definitely try it cos i have was already looking for where b4 I saw this. Tnx a lot
Please how do I make turmeric oil.
Please do, and let me know how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by.
Can I use olive oil
Yes, you can use any oil of your choice. Thanks for stopping by.
Great, thank you, i will not buy in the market again, i will now start to prepare it myself. kudos
Thanks for stopping by.
I shall try this, thank you!!
Please do, thank you.
Nice one, will make it soon
this oil can last how long? it can last how much manth?
It can last for months.
You can divide them and refrigerate the other half until you need it.
Wow! awesome tips
Thanks.
Hmmm…I will have to try this!!
Please do, thank you.
Wow! This is interesting and carrots are awesome for you.
Yes,they are. Thank you.
The carrot is nice and simple to prepare
Yes, hope you would try it and leave us your feedback. Thank you.