Carrot Powder - Essentially Natural

Carrot Powder is a finely milled plant powder made from dried carrots (Daucus carota sativa). It is naturally rich in beta-carotene and brings a soft peachy tint to DIY skincare, soaps, and bath products. This versatile powder is commonly used in masks, scrubs, and body blends to support a brighter, fresh-looking finish, and it can also be used in hair care as a simple botanical add-in.

Key Properties

• Botanical Name: Daucus carota sativa
• Format: Fine plant powder
• Colour Contribution: Soft peach to warm orange tones
• Skin Feel: Smooth powder texture with gentle polish in scrubs
• Ingredients: Dried carrot powder (Daucus carota sativa)
• Size Options: 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg or 5kg

What It’s Used For

• Face and body masks for a bright, healthy-looking glow
• Gentle scrubs and soap colouring
• Hair masks and conditioner boosters for shine
• Natural colourant in DIY skincare and cosmetic formulas

Who It’s For

This product is suitable for:

• DIY makers wanting a warm-toned natural colourant
• Dull-looking skin routines that enjoy gentle, wash-off powders
• Mask and scrub recipes that benefit from a plant-based booster
• Hair routines that use botanical powders as add-ins

This product is not:

• Intended for use on broken or freshly irritated skin
• A ready-to-use mask or scrub
• A preservative for water-based formulas

How To Use

• As a Facial Mask: Mix 1 teaspoon with water, yoghurt or honey to form a smooth paste, apply to clean skin, leave 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse.
• As a Skin Scrub: Combine with sugar or oats and a little carrier oil, massage gently on damp skin, then rinse.
• As a Hair Treatment: Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into conditioner or a hair mask base, apply for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse well.
• As a Natural Colourant: Add a pinch at a time until the desired shade is reached, noting colour may fade in high heat or high pH products.
• Processing Tip: Pre-wet the powder with a little glycerine or oil before adding to water-based mixes to reduce clumping.

Safety Instructions

• For external use only
• Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
• Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin
• Avoid inhaling the powder
• Natural pigments can stain fabrics and some surfaces, rinse promptly
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture and use clean, dry utensils

FAQs

Q: Will carrot powder stain my skin or surfaces?
A: It can tint skin temporarily and may stain light fabrics or porous surfaces, so use care and rinse spills promptly.

Q: Can I use it in soap?
A: Yes, it can be used as a natural colourant, but natural pigments may shift or fade in high heat or high pH products, so test a small batch first.

Q: What does “Food Safe” mean?
A: Food safe generally means the ingredient is pure and handled in hygienic conditions for personal use, but it may not be labelled as food grade for resale as a consumable product.