Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Carrot oil is sometimes used to support the eyes, largely due to its high content of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Scientific evidence does support the importance of vitamin A for eye health: deficiency in vitamin A can lead to night blindness and, in severe cases, more serious ocular disorders. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, and thus eating carrots or using carrot-derived products can contribute to adequate intake of this essential nutrient.

However, most of the evidence pertains to dietary intake of carrots or beta-carotene supplements rather than topical application of carrot oil. There is no substantial scientific research demonstrating that topical carrot oil directly benefits eye health or vision. Oral supplementation or dietary intake is the validated route for supporting the eyes with beta-carotene.

In summary, while there is scientific validation for beta-carotene (from carrots) supporting eye health when consumed, there is limited to no evidence supporting the use of carrot oil specifically, especially topically, for this purpose. Thus, the evidence rating is moderate (2), mainly because the benefit pertains to ingestion rather than topical or essential oil use.

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Products containing Carrot oil

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