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What is Dihydroxyacetone (D.H.A)?

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What is D.H.A.? In short, D.H.A. is the stuff that gives us a sunless tan (and causes the infamous tan lotion smell, thank you scent drops!). Dihydroxyacetone, D.H.A. for short, is a carbohydrate extract derived from Sugar Beets, Rape Seed or Sugar Cane. It’s one of the most widely used ingredients in topical tanning products. […]