1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Powder

Product Overview

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Powder is a natural ketose sugar, widely recognized as the main active ingredient for self-tanning cosmetics. It reacts with amino acids on the skin’s stratum corneum through Maillard reaction to form a uniform, natural bronze skin tone without UV damage. The powder form features high purity, easy formulation and stable storage.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
• CAS No.: 96-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₃
• Solubility: Freely soluble in water, soluble in ethanol
• Stability: Sensitive to high temperature and strong light; avoid acidic/alkaline environment for long-term storage

Application

1. Self-tanning skincare & body care products: self-tanning lotion, spray, cream
2. Cosmetic bronzer, tinted moisturizer
3. Personal care formulations for instant natural tan effect

Recommended Dosage

2% – 8% in finished cosmetic formulations. Adjust addition amount according to target tan depth.

Product Advantages

Produces natural golden-brown skin color, no orange cast

Non-photosensitizing, no sunburn risk

Powder grade, convenient transportation and formula customization

Good biocompatibility, widely accepted in cosmetic industry

Stable quality, low impurity content

Product Specifications

Why Choose Taima Bio

Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.