dihydroxyacetone

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di·hy·droxy·ac·e·tone | \ ˌdī-hī-ˌdräk-sē-ˈa-sə-ˌtōn

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Definition of dihydroxyacetone

: a glyceraldehyde isomer C₃H₆O₃ used especially to stain the skin to simulate a tan —abbreviation DHA

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Recent Examples on the Web The magic behind self-tanner begins and ends with dihydroxyacetone, better known as DHA. — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 13 June 2022 Yeah, the active ingredient in spray tanning is DHA, dihydroxyacetone, and the tanning solution comes in different percentages of DHA. — Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 3 June 2022 Ideal for dry, dull skin, this serum uses dihydroxyacetone derived from sugar beet to lightly deepen the skin’s tone while hyaluronic acid helps keep skin soft and supple. — Cristina Montemayor, SELF, 27 May 2022 However, compared to the self-tanning ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which turns the outer layer of skin dark in a matter of hours, dihydroxy methylchromonyl palmitate can take as long as 10 days. — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 4 Feb. 2022 Beyond the active dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which delivers the colour, there are other properties that make the serum well-suited for dry skin. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 6 Oct. 2021

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20 Jun 2022

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“Dihydroxyacetone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dihydroxyacetone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.

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