Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract is a botanical antioxidant/emollient used at low concentrations, but as a plant extract it contains multiple naturally occurring compounds that can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in a small yet clinically meaningful subset of sensitive or eczematous patients. While generally tolerated, patch-test data and real-world reports for botanicals support a non-zero risk, especially in compromised skin barriers and in formulas containing multiple botanicals/fragrance components. Scoring it as mild reflects occasional sensitivity potential and prioritizes safety for highly reactive skin. Safety Notes: In mass-market lotions, creams, and cleansers, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract is commonly used as a label-claim botanical/antioxidant at very low levels (often ~0.0001–0.1%), particularly when supplied as a diluted extract in a solvent or carrier. Higher concentrations are observed in consumer-available botanical serums, facial oils, and “carrot/skin glow” specialty products where the extract (or a concentrated glycerin/propylene glycol extract) can be used around 1–5% to deliver a stronger marketing or antioxidant profile. No specific EU/FDA concentration cap is typically applied to this INCI, so the practical upper end is driven by odor/color impact, stability, and irritation potential rather than a hard regulatory limit; leave-on products generally sit lower than rinse-off at the same sensory constraints.