After sun exposure, even when the skin takes on a beautiful gingerbread-like glow that we wish to preserve for as long as possible, it is essential to also repair the cells damaged by ultraviolet rays and to purify the epidermis.
Repairing, Refining and Illuminating the Skin
At the end of summer, replenishing lipids and deeply rehydrating the skin is essential if you want to prolong a radiant complexion. This requires restoring the hydrolipidic film and gently exfoliating to smooth the skin texture. Vegetable oils are the primary sources of essential fatty acids, which are fundamental components of all cell membranes. Their presence in a formulation, as dilution carriers, is just as important as the aromatic molecules themselves.
Argan vegetable oil is an excellent choice, undoubtedly one of the most powerful anti-aging and anti-spot oils. It helps prevent visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and pigmentation spots and is particularly appreciated by mature skin.
Macerated carrot vegetable oil, also known as carrot oil macerate or carrot oleate, with its natural orange hue and high carotenoid content, provides a healthy glow while supporting cellular repair.
To further rehydrate the skin, aloe vera gel is an outstanding source of hydration and freshness when applied directly to the skin. It also offers gentle exfoliating properties, helping to smooth skin texture and restore epidermal hydration.
Essential oils contribute to tissue coherence and cellular regeneration while helping to counter inflammation, oxidation, immune imbalance, and even chromosomal disruption.
Carrot essential oil is both a cellular regenerator and a purifier of sebaceous glands. It repairs skin cells damaged by UV exposure and regulates the hydrolipidic film. The skin becomes smoother, the complexion brighter, and the tissue more toned. It also helps reduce hyperpigmentation spots and revitalizes the basal layer of the epidermis.
Egyptian geranium essential oil complements these effects beautifully thanks to its astringent, regenerating, and toning properties.
Spike lavender essential oil provides a gentle aromatic peeling effect over repeated applications, refining skin that often thickens after prolonged sun exposure.
Supporting the Liver for a Healthy Glow
Skin purity is essential for radiance, freshness, and luminosity. Over the summer, the skin thickens as an adaptive response to sunlight, and sebum production may become unbalanced. Autumn is the ideal season to purify all elimination pathways internally, including the skin, which expels many toxins through sebum secretion.
Used internally, carrot essential oil supports liver drainage, purifies the blood, and helps regulate sebaceous glands, contributing to a brighter complexion and smoother skin.
It is beneficial to combine it in synergy with lovage root essential oil, known for supporting heavy metal elimination, and lemon essence, which protects the liver and lightens the hepatobiliary system.
AMSOAM FORMULA
Topical Synergy: Repairing & Beautifying Gel
Properties: exfoliating, detoxifying, astringent, regenerative and purifying for the epidermis, pigment-regulating.
Indications: combination, oily or thickened skin, dull skin and/or skin thickened by tanning, hyperpigmentation spots.
| Lavender aspic essential oil Lavandula spica | 1 g |
| Cultivated carrot essential oil Daucus carota | 1 g |
| Egyptian geranium essential oil (from Egypt) Pelargonium asperum | 2 g |
| Carrot oil macerate or carrot oleate | 2 g |
| Aloe vera gel | QS to 50 g |
Place the mortar on a scale and tare it. Weigh all the essential oils and vegetable oil one by one, mix them together, and add gel until the total weight reaches 50 g. Blend with the pestle until fully homogeneous.
Directions for Use
Apply morning and evening to clean skin as a day or night cream. Use as a course for up to 2 months if needed.
Precautions for use
Avoid sun exposure for 8 hours following application.
AMSOAM FORMULA
Sublingual Synergy: Radiant Complexion
Properties: draining and detoxifying for the skin and other elimination organs (liver, kidneys, lungs, intestines), digestive stimulants.
Indications: seasonal drainage of elimination pathways, particularly the skin; acne, eczema, psoriasis; dull, dehydrated skin; uneven complexion; oily or congested skin.
| EO Cultivated carrot essential oil Daucus carota | 3 ml |
| EO Rosemary verbenone essential oil Rosmarinus officinalis ct. verbenone or Salvia officinalis ct. verbenone | 2 ml |
| EO Lovage root essential oil Levisticum officinalis | 3 ml |
| EO Lemon essence Citrus limon peel | 2 ml |
Preparation
In a 10 ml amber glass bottle, blend the essential oils in the indicated quantities. Close with a dropper cap and shake gently.
Directions for Use
Dropper cap sizes are not standardized internationally. Therefore:
- If the drop size is 1 ml = approcimately 30 drops, use 3 drops.
- If the drop size is 1 ml = approximately 20 drops, use 2 drops.
Depending on the size of the dropper cap, add 2–3 drops of the mixture to 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil and take it orally morning and evening, for 3 weeks.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnant or breastfeeding women, history of hormone-dependent cancer (due to EO rosemary ct. verbenone).
Examples of studies and articles on this topic
Carrot essential oil:
P, Sirag N, et al. Wound-Healing Efficacy of Daucus carota Bioactive Compounds: Targeting Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Apoptosis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Dec 17;18(12):1905. doi: 10.3390/ph18121905. PMID: 41471394; PMCID: PMC12735670.
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Singh S, et al. Formulation and evaluation of carrot seed oil-based cosmetic emulsions. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2019;21(2):99-107. doi: 10.1080/14764172.2018.1469769. Epub 2018 May 8. PMID: 29737890
Geranium essential oil:
Maruyama N, et al. Suppression of carrageenan- and collagen II-induced inflammation in mice by geranium oil. Mediators Inflamm. 2006;2006(3):62537. doi: 10.1155/MI/2006/62537. PMID: 16951493; PMCID: PMC1592600.
Lohani A, et al. Cosmeceutical potential of geranium and calendula essential oil: Determination of antioxidant activity and in vitro sun protection factor. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Apr;18(2):550-557. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12789. Epub 2018 Sep 24. PMID: 30251317.
Lohani A, et al. Topical Delivery of Geranium/Calendula Essential Oil-Entrapped Ethanolic Lipid Vesicular Cream to Combat Skin Aging. Biomed Res Int. 2021 Sep 11;2021:4593759. doi: 10.1155/2021/4593759. PMID: 34552986; PMCID: PMC8452390.
Spike lavender essential oil:
Alejandro Carrasco et al., Lavandula angustifolia and Lavandula latifolia Essential Oils from Spain: Aromatic Profile and Bioactivities, Planta Med 2016; 82(01/02): 163-170, DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1558095
Different essential oils in dermatology
Thineesha Gnaneswaran et al., Essential Oils in Dermatology, Review Article 28 Apr 2025, DOI:
10.64550/joid.nt5zgk07, Journal of Integral Dermatology
Javed, S.; et al. Essential Oils as Dermocosmetic Agents, Their Mechanism of Action and Nanolipidic Formulations for Maximized Skincare. Cosmetics 2024, 11, 210. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11060210
Aloe vera gel:
Aulia L, Pane YS. Effect of Aloe vera extract in post-burn skin repair in rats. F1000Res. 2022 Feb 11;11:168. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.79538.3. PMID: 37151612; PMCID: PMC10160790.
Hashemi SA, et al. The Review on Properties of Aloe Vera in Healing of Cutaneous Wounds. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:714216. doi: 10.1155/2015/714216. Epub 2015 May 19. PMID: 26090436; PMCID: PMC4452276.
Lovage root essential oil:
Spréa RM et al., Chemical and bioactive characterization of the aromatic plant Levisticum officinale W.D.J. Koch: a comprehensive study. Food Funct. 2020 Feb 26;11(2):1292-1303. doi: 10.1039/c9fo02841b. PMID: 31998909.
Lemon essential oil:
Klimek-Szczykutowicz M, et al. Citrus limon (Lemon) Phenomenon-A Review of the Chemistry, Pharmacological Properties, Applications in the Modern Pharmaceutical, Food, and Cosmetics Industries, and Biotechnological Studies. Plants (Basel). 2020 Jan 17;9(1):119. doi: 10.3390/plants9010119. PMID: 31963590; PMCID: PMC7020168.
Rosmary verbenone essential oil:
Wasim M, et al. Verbenone prevents cyclophosphamide-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, fibrosis, and cellular changes in the kidneys of Swiss albino mice by targeting NF-ĸB/TGF-β signaling pathways. Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2025;28(8):1119-1128. doi: 10.22038/ijbms.2025.83541.18091. PMID: 40584449; PMCID: PMC12203825.
Carrot essential oil:
Sefa Sönmez et al., Daucus carota L. (Carrot) and Hepatoprotective Activity, December 2025 Publisher: Orient Publications, In book: Medicinal Plants on Liver Health (pp.231-239)
Eman Sayed Abd elkhalek et al., The Therapeutic Effect of Carrot Seed Extract (Daucus carota
L.) on Liver and Kidney Injury Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Experimental Rats, Home Econ. J. Vol. (41), No. (3), September 2025
Important Information
Whenever we use the term ‘essential oils’ (EO), we always refer to essential oils that are 100% natural, 100% pure, 100% unadultary, and preferably organic or wildcrafted. Only 100% genuine essential oils, obtained either by distillation or cold expression, are suitable for French aromatherapy. Proper storage and packaging, as well as adherence to the shelf life, are equally important in order to prevent the oxidation of aromatic molecules.
The information provided on this website is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, prescription or treatment. Essential oils are excellent complementary tools, but are not a replacement for medication. Aromatherapy is not recommended without medical advice for anyone in a fragile state (children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with allergies, asthma or epilepsy), or for anyone taking medication.
French aromatherapy requires strict compliance with contraindications, dosages and duration of use, and requires the use of essential oils of the best quality that meet standard criteria (method of cultivation, extraction, packaging, analysis and traceability). It is important to strictly adhere to the botanical and biochemical identifaction of the essential oils mentionned.
Individual tolerance to essential oils varies significantly, and it is important that each individual respects their own tolerance. For people with a low tolerance threshold, it is advisable to further dilute the essential oils listed in this recipe and the proposed synergies. Long-term use of essential oils requires medical advice.
