Name: Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Bar Soap
Brand: DOVE
SKU: 467476

Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Body and Face Bar Soap

Unilever

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation carcinogen in powdered form, possible cellular oxidative stress, regulatory restrictions in food use

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

Not intended for ingestion, possible mucosal or gastrointestinal irritation if ingested, synthetic and industrial, potential allergen when used topically

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential allergenicity, IFRA restrictions

Green 5

Regulatory noncompliance if used in foods, ultra-processed synthetic dye, potential hyperactivity in susceptible children (artificial colors as a class), possible allergic reactions or sensitivities, no nutritional value

Sodium Isethionate

Potential for skin and eye irritation in topical use, insufficient safety data for oral consumption, synthetic additive

Propylene Glycol

Mild skin irritation possible at high concentrations, rare sensitization

FD&C Orange 4

Potential allergen and irritant, azo dye with known sensitization potential, possible contaminants from azo bond cleavage

Water

Non-toxic, environmentally safe, effective solvent

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

Lauric Acid

Antimicrobial properties, contributes to product stability and texture, source of medium-chain triglycerides

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent and carrier that enhances ingredient delivery and formulation stability

Sodium Chloride

Increases viscosity, improves product stability, non-toxic, widely available and biodegradable

Tetrasodium EDTA

Enhances stability of formulations by chelating metal ions, prevents discoloration and rancidity

Tetrasodium Etidronate

Enhances product stability by chelating metal ions, prevents discoloration and rancidity

Sodium Tallowate

Surfactant and cleansing agent, effective for soap formation

Sodium Stearate

Effective surfactant and emulsifier, biodegradable, generally safe and non-toxic at typical use levels

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Effective cleansing and foaming agent

Sodium Cocoate

Effective cleansing agent, biodegradable, derived from natural oils

Product Details

Form Type

solid

Ingredient Transparency

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