Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is FDA-permitted for external skin application in cosmetic sunless tanners and has been used safely since the 1970s. The FDA caution is that DHA should not be inhaled or applied near eyes and lips in spray formats. Your contract manufacturer should provide a safety assessment and, for the EU market, a full Cosmetic Product Safety Report. AJ Cosmo Labs connects you with cosmetic chemists experienced in DHA compliance documentation.
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