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Cosmetics that imitate a tan
Author(s) -
Levy Stanley B.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1046/j.1529-8019.2001.01033.x
Subject(s) - cosmetics , medicine , dihydroxyacetone , dermatology , ultraviolet radiation , population , ultraviolet light , photoaging , traditional medicine , food science , environmental health , pathology , chemistry , biochemistry , photochemistry , glycerol , radiochemistry
A tanned appearance remains appealing to a large segment of the population despite dermatologists' admonitions regarding the hazards of ultraviolet light exposure. A variety of products have been introduced as a substitute for UV‐induced tanning. Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) containing sunless or self‐tanners are the most popular. The properties and use of these products are the focus of this review. DHA also provides some limited UV protection. Color cosmetics as an alternative to tanning are also described.