Humectants

Dihydroxyacetone

INCI: DIHYDROXYACETONE
CAS 96-26-4 EC 202-494-5
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin Tanning, Skin Conditioning, Hair Colouring
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone

EU Restricted — Annex III
1 official EU restriction with concentration limits & label requirements
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Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
96-26-4
EC Number
202-494-5
INCI
DIHYDROXYACETONE
Category
Humectants
Updated
Apr 2, 2026