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DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) · Self-Tanner

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Description

DHA (Dihydroxyacetone)

Self-Tanner

An active that gives skin a sunless tan color.

TECHNICAL DATA
INCI  Dihydroxyacetone
No. CAS  96-26-4
Classification  Self-tanning agent
FUNCTION
Self-tanner
APPLICATIONS
LotionsCreamsSelf-tanning foamsSelf-tanning lotionsMists
DESCRIPTION

DHA (dihydroxyacetone): an active that gives skin a sunless tan color. Used in self-tanning lotions, creams and foams.

Self-tanning agent

Dihydroxyacetone, a cosmetic agent for sunless tanning.

Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Suggested usage level: 3 - 6 %
How to use and incorporate: Add cold (below 40 °C/104 °F) in formulas at pH 4–5; avoid amino acids, proteins, metal oxides and mineral filters in the same formula, as they react with DHA.
Formulation tips:
  • To communicate benefits on the finished product, respect the usage level evaluated by the manufacturer and keep the active's technical documentation.
  • Avoid combining it with ingredients that alter its optimal pH or stability (oxidizers, strong acids, excess electrolytes).
  • Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic bases (emulsions, gels, serums); check compatibility with the preservative system and the pH of the formula.
Storage: Cool, dry place, protected from light. Cosmetic grade / raw material for formulation.
Precautions: Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water. See the Safety Data Sheet (available with purchase).
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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