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dha percentage.

Definition

DHA percentage is the concentration of dihydroxyacetone in a self tan formula, usually between 4% and 12%, determining final tan depth.

why it matters.

Light shades sit at 4–6%, medium at 7–9%, dark and ultra dark at 10–12%. The DHA percentage is what makes a tan "dark" — not the guide colour.