- Type
- Self-tanning agent
Why it is flagged
Barely penetrates living skin; the EU allows it up to 10% in self-tanners. The Canadian Dermatology Association advises keeping spray-tan mist out of the eyes, nose, lips and lungs.
Sources
- Position Statement: The Use of Sunless Tanners Canadian Dermatology Association, 2024
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1099 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products European Commission, 2021
- Opinion on dihydroxyacetone (SCCS/1347/10) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, 2010
Also listed as
1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone, dihydroxyacétone, dihidroxiacetona, diidrossiacetone, dihydroxyaceton