Dihydroxyacetone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, tanning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
What does it do?
Dihydroxyacetone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
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Tanning
produces a tanned appearance on skin, either through interaction with skin proteins (DHA-style self-tanners) or by stimulating natural tanning
EU regulatory status
Dihydroxyacetone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dihydroxyacetone?
Dihydroxyacetone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
Is Dihydroxyacetone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dihydroxyacetone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dihydroxyacetone do in cosmetic products?
Dihydroxyacetone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, tanning.
What is the CAS number of Dihydroxyacetone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dihydroxyacetone is 96-26-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/08/2020