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 breaking 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 vitamins A and C which helps protect the 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 already posted on the blog, I will include the links below so check them out.
After you’re done and you’re ready to use the carrot oil you can mix it with a few drops of essential oil like rosemary, lavender oil, Vitamin E et al, you can add the carrot oil to your body/hair cream, or Shea butter.
You might want to try :
Olive Oil Lemon Infused Recipe
- 1 Pound Carrot
- 2 Cups Coconut Oil (you can use extra olive oil, olive oil)
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Clean and scrape off the carrot, by using a potato peeler or a knife. You can also grate the carrot by using a food processor or a grater.
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Place a pot on a low heat and add coconut oil or any oil (I recommend coconut/extra olive oil/olive 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.
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Mix the shredded carrot with oil and let the carrot absorb all the oil.
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Leave the mixture for about 15 - 20 minutes, check and stir.
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Allow the carrot to infuse for another 10 minutes.
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Take it off the heat and let it cool down.
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strain the oil by using a sieve to separate the oil, and bottle it up. Your carrot oil is ready. After you're done and you're ready to use the carrot oil you can mix it with a few drops of essential oil like rosemary, lavender oil, Vitamin E... you can add the carrot oil to your body/ hair cream, or shea butter.
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 the carrot, allow the water to drain off and dry before grating the carrots for use.
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Hello Aliyah, thank you for your post. I made my carrot oil after reading your article, the carrot pulp burnt a little, but I could still get out some oil afterward.
you mentioned adding some essential oil, I would like to ask if tea tree essential oil be added also.?
You’re welcome, Marlene! Yes, you can use tea tree oil.
Hi Alya… Please how do I make glycerine from carrot
Hi, I’m not sure if you can use carrot oil for it.
However, I know you can use water, coconut oil, olive oil, and lye by heating the ingredients on low heat for about 10-15 mins. Then you’ll need to add salt afterward.
I tried making carrot oil using cold pressed method and I found out there was water in my carrot oil… what should I do?
Hi,
You can filter it. You can also freeze, water freeze faster then you can separate oil from water.
Great
Thanks!
please I made mine carrot oil with shea butter and adder added glycerin but it is making mine face and neck darker while mine legs r lighting
I’m not sure why you got that result.
Did you mix it with shea butter or made it with it?
I’d say to discontinue.
Can I use carrot powder instead
Hi Juliette, I have not tried it with carrot powder before.
Hello ,Can I leave it for 30 minutes to cook on low heat with gas and add little of Shea butter oil after?
Hello Bisola,
It should work, and yes, you can add shea butter oil afterward.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hello,
Thanks for your recipe.
I tried commenting before but it not showing 🤷🏾♀️.
Can I add dried herbs along with the carrots to infuse on the slow cooker? Thanks
Hi Jojo,
I have not tried using it before but there’s no harm in trying.
Please let me know how it goes if you try it
Thanks for stopping by.
This recipe looks bomb! i am planning to use a slow cooker, can I also add other ingredients to the mix such as dried lavender and fresh rosemary?
Hello Aliya I tried using your recipes and it was fantastic so I decided to come up with my own recipe and methods to prepare it would be glad if you check it out thanks
https://foodiesandpastry.blogspot.com/2021/10/how-to-make-carrot-oil.html
Okay, Martins.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hi ma, will the carrot oil fade my stretch marks and how long is it going take.
Hi Anitah,
I’m have never use it for stretch marks so I can’t speak to that. however, some people say pure aloe vera helps with the visibility of the stretch marks
I used cold press method and it came out well.My qustion is, can i mix the carrot oil with my cream at night moisturizer in the morning.Thank so much?
Yes, you can add to your cream.
Is it safe for a pregnant woman to use on skin?
Please check with your doctor.
Pls have try this and my body is not lighter and am not daker…pls wat cream can I use to livhty skin
Hello Flakky,
Please consult your dermatologist.
Pls have try this and my body is not lighter and am not daker…pls wat cream can I use to livhty skin
Hello aliyah thanks for the recipe ,can I apply the carrot oil directly on my skin or must I add it in any body cream and does it lighten brown skin
You can use it as is.
How long should I keep my processed carrot cream before use
This recipe is for oil and it can last up to 10-12 months.
Hello Aliyah, please can I keep it directly under the sun, when extracting the oil I’m using olive oil to do the extraction.
Hi Julius,
If you don’t want to use heat, you can sun dry your grated carrot top with oil then place it in place in a dark place
like your cabinet for about 2 weeks, shake the jar every day.
Sieve and store in a clean jar. I hope this helps!
Hello Aliyah, please can I keep it directly under the sun, when extracting the oil I’m using olive oil to do the extraction.
Thanks for this recipe.can I add it to my home made body scrub consisting of coffee,sugar and baking soda? And will the carrot oil darken my skin if used as daily mosturiser?
Yes, if your scrub calls for it.
Carrot oil doesn’t darken the skin.
Thanks for this recipe.can I add it to my home made body scrub consisting of coffee,sugar and baking soda? And will the carrot oil darken my skin if used as daily mosturiser?
Hi aliyah can i mix shea butter, carrot oil, vitamin e oil, jojoba oil, castor oil together?
Hi aliyah can i mix shea butter, carrot oil, vitamin e oil, castor oil together?
Yes, G Stainz.
please can I put it in an oven instead of on gas wit low heat?
Joy, I’ve never used gas for it. Please let me know if you try it and works.
After the heating can I use anointing oil
Yes, Esther.
Can I use castor oil to make carrot oil
I’d rather add it afterward, but if that’s what you have or like to use, yes you can use it.
Please can I use anointing oil for the carrot oil
You can add it afterward.
Hi.. Pls what quantity of essential oil do I need to add to my carrot oil?
Just a few drops.
Is it a must I use a preservative, and if I store in the fridge won’t it be too cold when applying on my skin or hair
No, it is not a must to add preservatives.
Just keep it away from direct sunlight or heat, you don’t need to place it in a refrigerator.
Can I use groundnut oil
If that is what you use for your hair and body.
Thanks ma for the recipe.please can I mix castor oil and carrot oil for my hair
Hello Grace,
Sure! Thanks for stopping by.
Yes, Gracy.
I used the olive oil in plastic bottle that is usually used for anointing oil in church… Hope an on track?
That’s okay.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hi namesake🥰
Thanks for the carrot oil processing
Hey namesake,
You’re welcome and thanks for stopping by.
Can I use groundnut oil
Hi. Great recipe. I’m thinking of trying! What is the shelf life? How long should it stay in the Crock pot? What natural preservative(s) should be used to maintain shelf life?
It can last up to 10-12 months.
You can leave it for at least 24 hours on low heat.
Essential oils are good as natural preservatives.
Hope this helps!
Pls I already soaked mine for a week now can I switch method by cooking it
Hello Esther,
If you’re using a cold-press method, you can soak it for one additional week making sure you
shake the jar like every 2 days, you’ll notice the color is changing sieve the oil, and store in a clean jar.
Your oil is ready to use. Hope this helps!
The one I made the oil colour is not changing o
Hello Ummmujaahidah,
Did you use the above recipe or cold press?
The cold press (method) color might be a little lighter in color.
Thank you for this information ma.
I soaked my own carrot with almond oil, is it ok by that?
Another problem I have is that the oil is smelling bad… anything to do to correct it?
Almond oil is good, Omoyemi.
Your oil shouldn’t smell bad.
However, if your oil smells bad perhaps it has gone rancid/oxidized and it’s not advisable to be used.
It might cause irritation.
thanks a lot
buh can I apply carrot oil on the body on its own without mixing with any oil or body cream
Yes, Esther!
Thanks for stopping by.
Mine came out slightly Orange😢
Hello happy, that’s perfectly ok.
Please can groundnut oil be used to make carrot oil?
Hello Queen,
Thanks for stopping by, I do not recommend groundnut oil but if that’s what you use for your hair and body you can use it.
Can I use sheabutter oil to extract the carrot oil?
Hello Maduagwu,
I do not recommend that however, you can mix carrot oil with the Shea butter.
Good day Aliyah.
I love getting pure oil from my content. Like my coconut oil and avacado oil, I don’t add any oil to it rather I extract it pure oil. Can I do same for carrot. I mean how can I extract carrot without adding coconut oil to it
Hi Jennifer,
It’d be difficult to extract from the carrot if you don’t add any oil to it.
Btw, apologies for the late reply.
I made my cold pressed carrot oil and it came out nice. I also added few capsules of vitamin E.
Now my question is will it help reduce acne on my face
I made my carrot oil cold pressed using olive oil and it came out just perfect. But I also added a few capsule of vitamin E to it because I have acne on my face…hope it will help reduce acne??????
Hello Mofe,
Sorry for the late reply. I’m not sure if the capsule works for acne. I suggest you add Tea tree or lavender essential oil.
Hello ma,am using carrot oil as body cream.. hope it would have any effect on me?
Hello Anonymous,
It doesn’t have a “bad” effect. However, if you notice any effect you don’t like discontinue.
Hello ma’am I just did my carrot oil with extra virgin olive oil but the color doesn’t change 😢
Hello,
What color did you get?
If you get a slightly orange color that is okay.
please can I use carrot oil to darken my skin
Hello, Har hee shart,
No, you can not use it to darken your skin. It can maintain your complexion.
Wow! Thanks for the recipe
Will I stir while cooking? And can I add tumeric or can I also the same method to make tumeric oil.
Awaiting your response Aliyah
Hello Aaeesha,
You don’t need to stir because it is on low heat so it won’t burn if you don’t stir.
You can add turmeric powder when you’re done with the whole process.
can i use this carrot oil like tanning oil?
Hi Jusra,
You can use it like normal oil, carrot oil doesn’t replace or can’t be used in place of tanning oil.
I did the cold press method soaked it for a month with olive oil but the colour didn’t change
Hi,
The color should change at least a little bit.
You should have an orangish color.
I made mine… It was nice and had a fruity smell..
But when I was sieving the carrot oil, I noticed some greasy looking substance, looks like liquid fat.. I thought maybe it’s d beta carotene or the nutrients of the carrot oil..
But I sieved it into another container..
I don’t know what it is
Hi Phat ass boi,
That is a mixture of oil and water. If it is not too much (like a few drops) just discard it.
What if its many
Do you mean if you’re using many carrots?
If yes, double the recipe.
For instance, I used one pound of carrot in this recipe, just double the oil.
Hope this helps!
Hello.. I did mine and it came out perfectly..
can I add Vitamin E as preservative?
Yes! Thanks for the feedback.
Please can I prepare my carrot oil using double boiling method
Yes, Obiageri!
I made the carrot oil it looked as if there was water mixed with the carrot so I had to boil it all over again but it turned dark a bit I don’t know if it’ll cause reactions on my skin if I apply it
Hello Daniella,
Sorry to hear it didn’t work quite well for you
You can the nutrient intact so boiling for a long time will hurt its nutrients.
I’m not familiar with the effect of it so I can’t speak to that.
Hi I did my carrot with aloe and it had a dark orange is that ok
Hello,
I’ll suggest next time just add the aloe vera after you’ve completed the oil extraction.
Thanks for stopping by.
Pls i hav an oily skin, what will be the effect on my body most especially my face?
Hello Marvelous,
It can balance up oily or dry skin and gives it enough moisture it needs but I would say you should try jojoba or Argan essential oil.
Can I use paraffin as my essential oil?
I tried it and the result was ok
i’ve started applying it but i didn’t add any essential oil to it
hope there won’t be any complications?
No, not at all.
Hi ma…..i prepared mine with a gas cooker under a high temperature…does it matter?
Hello Uka Ada,
Slow cooking is recommended so as not to keep the nutrients intact.
Hello ma I cook it on charcoal for about 2 hours until the charcoal turn to ashes please does it matter
Hello Barakat,
All that matters is you slow cook it…You don’t want to use high-heat.
If you use charcoal you want it on low heat.
Hi ma…i prepared mine with a gas cooker under a high temperature…does it matter?
Hoping to make some tomorrow
i hope it turns out good
nice recipe
Let me how it goes. Good luck!
Tnx,i am going to try itType here..
Please, do Ayomide.
Thanks for stopping by.
Please for that 30 to 40 minutes, do you mean it will still be on heating for that 40 minutes?
Please for that 30 to 40 minutes, do you mean it will still be on heating for that 40 minutes?
Can I also use Shea butter as one of my essential oils in making the carrot oil??
No, but you can mix your carrot oil with shea butter before using it.
Please for that 30 to 40 minutes, do you mean it will still be on heating for that 40 minutes?
most i add lavender oil
No, you don’t have to add it.
Thanks for the recipe.. Please how can i preserve my carrot oil without the use of refrigerator?
and will putting Vitamin E in my carrot oil bleach my skin?
Hi,
You can place it in a dark place like in your cabinet.
Adding a few drops of vitamin E oil won’t bleach your skin.
Can I use groundnut cooking oil to infuse my carrot？
If that’s what you use for your hair/body.
But I’ll recommend extra olive oil, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil.
Please, for the 30 to 40 minutes am I going to leave it on heat for that duration or put it down for that duration?
Yes, on low heat.
If you want to use a slow cooker on a low heat setting you can leave it for 24 hours.
please, should the carrot be more than the oil or vice versa
Hi,
Add enough oil to cover the grated carrots.
Please for that 30 to 40 minutes, do you mean it will still be on heating for that 40 minutes?
Type here..while allowing the carrot to absorb the coconut oil in the pot, how then will you get the quantity of the carrot oil your looking for.
Hello,
The process is to infuse carrot into the oil, it won’t absorb the oil.
After the infusion, you’ll sieve to get the carrot oil.
please can carrot oil clear stretch marks, if no please recommend the oil that can be used… thank you ma’am
No, I’m not aware of any cream that does however, some people say pure aloe vera helps with the visibility of the stretch marks.
Pls can I use parrafin oil to prepare carrot oil.
I do not recommend it.
Type here..can the carrot oil ligthen the body
Yes.
can the carrot oil light skin
Yes.
Pls is the carrot oil good for dark skin?Does it changes the color of someone I mean like creaming a dark person?
Hi Pierret,
It maintains skin color…
You might need to add other ingredients (which I don’t know) if you want it to change the skin color.
Can u also apply the mixture of the water nd oil on the skin?
Or is it only the oil u can apply to the skin?
Just the oil, Meriam. However, if you apply the oil with the water mixture it won’t harm you but for it to be effective you don’t want water in it.
If you have water in the mixture separate them.
Hope this helps!
Please ma, I prepared my carrot oil but it turned brown instead, I guess I allowed it to over cook, Will it darken me?
Hello Chinelo,
I’m not sure because I’ve not experienced it before.
I would suggest you use it for hair/scalp instead of your body.
pls ma can i use only the carrot oil as my cream?
Yes, you can add it to your cream.
Must it be for 40minutes? Or can it left for 24hours under low heat
If you’re using a slow cooker yes, you can leave it for 24 hours.
Wow ur recipe is so helpful
But my problem is should I use the carrot immediately I buy it or should I sundry it for some time
Hi Happiness,
I’m glad the post is helpful
Just scrape the outside of the carrot before you grate it.
pls maam, do i need to use only the carrot oil or i need to mix it with something and can i use bio oil for the preparation of the carrot oil
Hi Veronica,
When you’re making the oil you can use coconut oil or any oil you use for your hair or body. After you’re done and you’re ready to use the carrot oil you can mix it with a few drops of essential oil like rosemary, lavender oil, Vitamin E… you can add the carrot oil to your body/hair cream, or shea butter.
Hope this helps!
what quantity is ok in a cream?
is carrot oil suitable for any cream of cream like Shea butter
Hello,
It depends on how thick you want your cream mixture.
So, add the oil as you mix until you get the consistency you want.
Please can I use baby oil like pears oil. Coz I want to make it for my kids.
Please, use extra olive oil or coconut oil.
Or just mix the pears oil with carrot oil when you’re done it is safe to use for kids above six months.
what quantity or droops of carrot oil should i add in my cream for good result?
should i put carrot oil in any cream am using or particular cream like Shea butter
Pls can I mix my carrot oil with Shea butter as body cream?
Yes.
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.
Please I bought pears baby oil it has olive oil in it… But pls to lighten my skin will I add anything because am doing the carrot oil to lighten my skin pls
You can add lemon oil, but I’ll say you research more on it.
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.
wow, it’s nice using this platform, am enjoying my own carrotene oil
Thank you, Mary.
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.
Good afternoon please I don’t understand Wen you said “we can scape off the outter part” Before we peel the carrot
Good afternoon please I don’t understand Wen you said “we can scape off the outter part” Before we peel the carrot
Good day,
I was trying to explain to scrape/peel the carrot, rinse and before grating.
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.
After grating d carrot do I squeeze out d water in it before setting it on heat. Thanks
Yes, squeeze out all the liquid.
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.
please can i use the plastic olive oil.
Did you mean it’s in a plastic container? If yes, you can use it as long as it original.
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.
Can I you use it for baby
Hi Feesat,
You can use it for a baby 6 months but older and make sure you add a few drops of essential oil to it.
The carrot is nice and simple to prepare
Yes, hope you would try it and leave us your feedback. Thank you.
Thanks for the recipe, will give try it
You’re welcome, Bookey.
I await your feedback.
Hi MA, i just tried my carrot oil & it doesn’t comes out orange
I used extra virgin oil
Hello Bookey,
Is it orange? You might not get bright orange like mine.
Because I took the picture under a light.