Dihydroxyacetone-containing sunless or self-tanning lotions.
Dihydroxyacetone-containing sunless or self-tanning topical preparations are enjoying a resurgence of use in recent years. The chemistry of dihydroxyacetone, mechanism of action, application, safety, indications, and available products are reviewed.
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Medical Affairs, Almay, Inc., Oxford, NC 27536.
D004396:Coloring Agents; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000737:chemistry; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry; D004098:Dihydroxyacetone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D009824:Ointments; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects
D004396:Coloring Agents; D003358:Cosmetics; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D009824:Ointments; D004098:Dihydroxyacetone