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Dehydroacetic Acid

Often labeled as: DHA

The gentle, eco-certified preservative.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

🔬 How It Actually Works

An organic compound widely accepted by natural and organic certification boards (like Ecocert). It kills bacteria and fungi to keep formulas safe.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Provides safe, broad-spectrum preservation for clean beauty products.

💡 Pro Tip

Often paired with Benzyl Alcohol.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is the same as the DHA in fake tan.

The Science

Fake tan uses Dihydroxyacetone. This is Dehydroacetic Acid—completely different.