Carrot seed oil: benefits and how to make it at home

Carrot seed oil is a relatively rare yet highly valuable natural product with a long history of traditional use. References to carrot seed oil can be found in ancient Egyptian papyri and in the writings of Chinese physicians, who recommended it for relieving muscle pain, stomach ailments, dysentery, and digestive disorders.

Interestingly, carrots were originally cultivated not as a food crop but as a medicinal plant known for its wide range of therapeutic properties. Today, cold-pressed carrot seed oil continues to be widely appreciated in natural medicine, aromatherapy, and homemade skincare.

Benefits of carrot seed oil

 Cold-pressed carrot seed oil contains an impressive range of biologically active compounds, including:

• Unsaturated fatty acids: approximately 67% oleic acid, up to 24% linoleic acid, and around 6% stearic acid. These healthy fats support lipid metabolism, help reduce LDL («bad») cholesterol, and contribute to cardiovascular health by lowering the risk of blood clot formation;
• Essential oil compounds: including carotol (up to 65%), caryophyllene, limonene, pinene, and farnesene. These natural phytonutrients exhibit powerful antioxidant, antiseptic, and antifungal properties;
• Beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and lutein: active forms of provitamin A that support vision by promoting the production of rhodopsin—the pigment responsible for low-light vision. They also help stimulate white blood cell production, strengthening the body’s immune defenses;
• B-complex vitamins: essential nutrients that support the healthy functioning of the central nervous system, brain health, and cognitive performance;
• Vitamin E: a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative stress caused by free radicals;

How to use carrot seed oil

Carrot seed oil is valued both as a dietary supplement and as a natural cosmetic ingredient.

For general wellness, liver support, and traditional cleansing practices, many people consume 1.5–2 teaspoons of cold-pressed carrot seed oil daily. It can be added to salads, side dishes, or other meals, or taken on an empty stomach.

Traditionally, taking carrot seed oil before meals has also been used to support digestive comfort and maintain healthy stomach function.

Applying carrot seed oil to the scalp and hair may help strengthen hair follicles, encourage healthy hair growth, and reduce excessive hair loss.

Mixing 2–3 drops of carrot seed oil with sweet almond oil and applying it to cleansed skin helps restore the skin’s natural moisture barrier, reducing dryness, flaking, and irritation. Carrot seed oil is especially popular in natural facial care thanks to its nourishing and antioxidant properties.

You can either purchase ready-made carrot seed oil or produce your own using the cold pressing method. To make homemade carrot seed oil, you’ll need a cold press oil machine with a pressing barrel (mold) and raw, untreated carrot seeds free from preservatives and agricultural pesticides.

Cold pressing preserves the valuable fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and other heat-sensitive nutrients, resulting in premium-quality natural oil.

CraftOil oil press machines and oil-making equipment

CraftOil offers a constantly expanding range of oil press machines, cold press equipment, and oil-making accessories for both home users and commercial producers. Our catalog includes certified hydraulic presses with capacities ranging from 20 to 75 tons. Every machine comes fully equipped for operation and includes a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

For home oil production, we recommend 20-ton channel frame press, 20-ton plate frame press, 30-ton channel frame press, 30-ton disassemblable hydraulic press, dual 30/30-ton hydraulic press. These models are ideal for producing fresh cold-pressed vegetable oils for personal use.

For commercial oil production, CraftOil offers 50-ton «Italian» oil press, 70-ton «Austrian» oil press and other professional hydraulic presses designed for small- and medium-scale oil manufacturing businesses.

CraftOil also supplies carefully selected raw materials for cold press oil extraction, including white and black sesame seeds, white, yellow, and black mustard seeds, white amaranth, chia seeds, almonds, walnut kernels and many other oil-bearing seeds and nuts.

All raw materials are sourced from environmentally clean regions, stored under optimal conditions, and packaged on the day your order is processed to ensure maximum freshness and quality. Whether you’re interested in making your own carrot seed oil, producing cold-pressed vegetable oils, or starting a small oil business, CraftOil offers reliable equipment and premium raw materials to help you succeed.

Browse our product range or contact our specialists for expert assistance in selecting the right oil press machine for your needs. We’ll be happy to guide you into the world of fresh, natural, cold-pressed oils.