A touch of summer for all seasons

Sabine Hitzel – Merck, Germany

Within the past three years the cosmetic day care sector has been extended by a new cosmetic product class which brings the summer onto our skin – even in winter time. The labels of products of this new segment often include words such as “summer”, “holiday” and “sun” in connection with “natural tan”, “light hue” and especially with “glow”. All these products provide “A touch of summer for all seasons”, and the active ingredient which is providing the light coloration is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA Rapid is a new composition based on DHA, and it is especially designed for the day care market.

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