"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: ДХА, حمض الدوكوساهيكسانويك, 디에이치에이(DHA)
- INCI name: DIHYDROXYACETONE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 202-494-5
- Classification: Regulated
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.
This ingredient is regulated in the following areas:
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Europe -
United States
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 0.25% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
