DIHYDROXYACETONE

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Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
Other language: Dihydroxyacétone (DHA)
INCI name: DIHYDROXYACETONE
EINECS/ELINCS number: 202-494-5
Classification: Regulated
Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)

Namely Dihydroxyacetone or DHA is present in the form of a white crystalline powder. It is used in the formulation of self-tanning products and personal care products, good-mine type for example. DHA induces a coloration of the upper layers of the skin by reacting with the amino acids, and this happens without the sun and without risk to health.

Restriction in Europe: III/322
DHA is regulated in Europe and can be used in the following cases:
a) In non-oxidising hair dyes up to 6.25%
b) In self-tanners up to 10%.

Its functions (INCI)

Hair dyeing : Colors the hair
Tanning : Darkens skin with or without UV exposure
Skin conditioning - miscellaneous : Improving the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring its suppleness.

This ingredient is present in 0.26% of cosmetics.

Self-tanner (79.85%)

Body milk and cream (0.62%)