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iActive™ DHA

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iActive DHA is a self-tanning agent is produced by fermentation. It is used in cosmetics to provide a tanned appearance without the need for sun exposure. It is also a UV protector and a color additive. As a self-tanning agent, it reacts with amino acids found on the skin’s epidermal layer. Its effects last only a few days as the color it provides fades with the natural shedding of the stained cells. Reportedly, it works best on slightly acidic skin. DHA, when combined with lawsone, becomes an FDA Category I (approved) UV protectant. In 1973, the FDA declared that DHA is safe and suitable for use in cosmetics or drugs that are applied to color the skin and has exempted it from color additive certification.

INCI Name: Dihydroxyacetone

Functions: Tanning Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: 1,3-Dihydroxydimethyl Ketone, 1,3-Dihydroxypropanone, 1,3-Propanediol-2-One, Bis(Hydroxymethyl) Ketone, Chromelin, Dihyxal, Glycerone, Ketochromin, Otan, Oxantin, Oxatone, Protosol, Soleal, Triulose, Viticolor

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Dihydroxyacetone

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Tanning Agent

CAS No.
96-26-4
EC No.
202-494-5
Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefits/Application

DHA is the main active ingredient in all sunless tanning skincare preparations. It may be used alone or combined with other tanning components such as Erythrulose. DHA is considered as the most effective sun-free tanning additive. DHA has been approved for cosmetic use by the FDA, the Canadian Health Ministry and most of the EU member nations.

Applications: All kinds of self-tanning cosmetic products including creams & lotions (o/w & w/o emulsions) & cream foundations.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Lotions,

Powder

Color Cosmetic Applications

Foundation

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Tanning Products

Use Level
2 – 8%

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
Fine crystalline powder

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

Cardboard drum with inner PE bag containing 25 Kg net weight.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life/Storage Conditions

iActive DHA should be stored and transported at the temperature below 8℃.

Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture, in the original unopened container under the suggested storage conditions.