Dihydroxyacetone

Dihydroxyacetone /ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsᵻtoʊn/, or DHA, also known as glycerone, is a simple carbohydrate (a triose) with formula C3H6O3. DHA is primarily used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane, and by the fermentation of glycerin.

Dihydroxyacetone

Dihydroxyacetone /ˌdaɪhaɪˌdrɒksiˈæsᵻtoʊn/, or DHA, also known as glycerone, is a simple carbohydrate (a triose) with formula C3H6O3. DHA is primarily used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane, and by the fermentation of glycerin.