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Erythrulose (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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1,3,4-trihydroxy-2-butanone; CAS No.: 40031-31-0; Ketotetrose

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Erythrulose is a natural sugar, a ketotetrose (consists of 4 C-atoms) that occurs naturally in numerous plants and in various lichen species (see also dihydroxyacetone a triose).

Erythrulose is a substance that is used in cosmetic products as a self-tanning agent. Erythrulose can be easily incorporated into creams, lotions or sprays by 1.5 to 3 %.

With erythrulose a skin coloration is achieved which lasts about 14 days. The tanning effect is delayed, after 2 to 3 days. The general precautions to be observed with self-tanning products (see below self-tanning agents) also apply to Erythrulose.

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Recipe: Mix 3 ml of erythrulose in 100 ml of aloe vera gel, place in spray bottle, spray and distribute evenly.

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A combination of DHA(dihydroxyacetone, also a sugar compound) and erythrulose is possible.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer