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Dihydroxyacetone
FairNo major concerns identified.
What we found
Self-tanning agent; permitted in cosmetics; no EU hazard restriction
Source: NIH PubChemLast updated November 8, 2026
Is Dihydroxyacetone safe?
We don't give a safety verdict. Here is what the EU, Canada and the US say.
The EU, Canada and the US have no specific rule for Dihydroxyacetone in our data. Its rating and the source are above.
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