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Carrot

Daucus carota

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Root

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Tan accelerator and extender. Facilitates tanning. Photoprotection. Anti-aging. Hair and skin repairing. Emollient. Conditioning. Moisturizing

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Europe and Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Remineralizing. Diuretic. Tonifying. Antianemic.

Curiosities

Curiosities

During the first years of their culture, their roots were violet.