Cosmate®DHA， 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone(DHA) is manufactured by bacterial fermentation of glycerine and alternatively from formaldehyde using formose reaction.
Cosmate®DHA,1,3-Dihyrdoxyacetone is a hygroscopic, white powder with a minty odor. It is abundantly found in nature as derivative of starch and is an intermediate product of fructose metabolism,it is widely used in the cosmetic industry. The sunless tanning industry has experienced rapid growth due to public knowledges on the dangers of ultraviolet radiation on skin and improvements in products.
