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CARROT EXTRACT Daucus Carota Sativa
Description An orange thick liquid, extracted from carrots (roots)
Active Ingredients Highly concentrated in alpha and beta-carotene, more powerful than beta-carotene alone, which is vitamin A precursor.
Properties Beta-Carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, but has important antioxidant functions, which cannot be supplied by vitamin A. Natural beta-carotene has been found to be up to 10 times as effective as synthetic beta-carotene. Highly anti-oxidant, Beta-Carotene helps reduce the risk of cancer, protects the body cells from oxidation and prevents premature aging of skin as a result of over exposure to the sun. It helps in healing of scar tissue, because it has cellular renewal properties. It is especially useful for acne sufferers. Beta-Carotene helps also in removal of age spots, helps keep outer layers of tissues and organs healthy. Natural Beta-Carotene will act as a protective as well as a tanning agent for the skin, while it can protect against sunburn to a certain extent. Oral intake of Beta-Carotene offers cancer protection. Research has shown a strong correlation between a high intake of foods containing Beta-Carotene and lower risks of cancer of the lungs and stomach. The findings of some studies showed that the daily consumption of vegetables with high levels of Beta-Carotene reduced the risk of cancer of the lungs, colon, stomach, prostate and cervix.
Application Cosmetic preparation: Sun tanning, anti-aging and healing preparations. Nutritional preparation: Sun tanning, anti-aging and anti-oxidant preparation.
Dosage in formulation Cosmetic preparation: 1% to 15% Nutritional preparation: 250 mg to 1 g per day
Solubility In oil or in water
Toleration In the dosage we recommend, for the manufacture of food supplement, carrot extract is designated as non-toxic, and for the manufacture of cosmetic preparation, it is non-irritant to the intact skin. No objection to the application of preparations containing carrot extract in the vicinity of the eye.
Storage Refrigerated 2-4 C (protected from light, in well closed containers. For good efficiency, royal jelly should not be stored for longer than 1 year before processing.
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