Dihydroxyacetone
Dihydroxyacetone is a skin conditioning and reducing ingredient. It’s in 16 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, serum and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A sugar-derived compound. Used in self-tanning products to darken the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Dihydroxyacetone: reducing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dihydroxyacetone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dihydroxyacetone: tanning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75563, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dihydroxyacetone
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Delial natural bronzer
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
cien
lait autobronzant
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jergens
Natural Glow Wet Skin Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Caudalie
Self-Tan Sun Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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