Did you know that we offer spray tanning? Have you ever wondered how a spray tan works? Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) The color from a spray tan comes from the chemical Dihydroxyacetone (DHA).  DHA is often derived from plant sources like sugar beets and sugar cane, and works by interacting with the amino acids in dead skin cells to produce a brown color change. Maillard Reaction This color change occurs via the Maillard reaction – the same type of reaction that occurs in baking and roasting of foods (yes, you read that right). In turn, this reaction leads to the production of melanoidins which create the appearance of a tan. Kind of…