Benefits of Carrot on Skin and Hair

The Carrot, whose scientific name is Daucos carota , is a vegetable, family of umbellifers, it is a plant with a green stem, white flowers and edible orange root; There are many properties that the carrot has, since ancient times it has been used by humanity in different ways as: food, both for man and some animals, for a reason it is the favorite of rabbits; for juices, medicines, cosmetics and even decorative.

It is of Asian origin, these being its largest producers. It is generally grown in fresh, clayey soil rich in organic matter. It grows very well in home or urban and school gardens and is ready to grow in two to three months.

The Carrot is prepared in different ways due to the many properties and great nutritional value contained in this root, such as: Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fibers, Fats, Proteins, A set of vitamins such as: A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 , C, E and K, Betacaretene, which works as an efficient antioxidant, Minerals such as: Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Sodium and Zinc.

This composition provides benefits to our health, it is used for constipation, it is recognized for improving vision, helping to cure xerophthalmia and photophobia; It also regulates appetite, helps oral hygiene, calms the nerves, helps nourish breast milk, helps protect the arteries, combats anemia and brings benefits to the skin.

It was even considered an aphrodisiac by Caligula the emperor.

Beta-Carotene is the key to its benefits for skin and hair.

Its regular consumption gives shine to the hair, hardens the nails and revitalizes the skin. This is thanks to Beta-Carotene, an antioxidant that is transformed into Vitamin A that helps strengthen the skin, and even contributes to obtaining a beautiful skin color.

To enjoy these benefits, carrots can be eaten cooked or raw in salads, vinaigrettes, soups, stews, purees, and in desserts such as cakes, cheeses, compotes, and preserved sweets.

With these you can prepare nutritious juices that can be taken alone or accompanied with orange, lemon, beet, tangerine, among other fruits to your liking.

You can also use carrot oil to benefit your skin or hair; Used tonicly, it contributes to the hydration and regeneration of the skin and hair follicles, providing shine and strength to the hair and preventing hair loss.

Carrot oil can be used as a mask, placed at night and removed in the morning. This will give elasticity to the facial skin, helping to combat wrinkles. It is also effective in treating acne.

Carrot stimulates the growth of both nails and hair; You can place the carrot oil, or even the grated carrot directly on the scalp and massage for a few minutes to obtain excellent results and in a short time have beautiful hair.

We invite you to include this delicious and nutritious vegetable in your daily intake and also enjoy all the benefits it offers, especially for hair and skin.