The present invention provides a self tanning cosmetic comprising 0.2-20.0 mass% of dihydroxyacetone, 0.01-3.0 mass% of hydrophobed metal-containing powder, and a solid oil component in the amount of 5-20 times mass of said hydrophobed metal-containing powder wherein oil-based particles prepared by encapsulating said metal-containing powder with said solid oil component are dispersed in the water phase in which dihydroxyacetone is dissolved.In the present invention, the decorative effect of the pearl agent and the long term dyeing effect of dihydroxyacetone can be combined to provide a self tanning cosmetic that has superior storage stability and gives a superior sensation during use.
