Name: Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash
Brand: DOVE
SKU: 483963

Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Unilever

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-4)

What's inside

Hydrogenated Soybean Oil

Contains trans fats depending on hydrogenation degree, associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, high omega-6 content, potential for oxidation instability, processing involves hexane extraction

Glycine soja (Soybean) Oil

High omega-6 fatty acid content, oxidative instability, potential endocrine effects due to isoflavones in unrefined forms, possible hexane solvent residues in refined oil

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

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

BHT

Potential irritant, possible endocrine disruption in high doses, suspected carcinogenicity in animal studies at high exposure, regulatory restrictions in some regions

Fragrance (Parfum)

Sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, lack of transparency in composition

Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Highly processed, possible gut microbiome disruption, potential for digestive discomfort, may contribute to ultra-processed food intake

Sodium Isethionate

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

Water

Essential for hydration, solvent for biochemical reactions, supports life

Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate

Potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals, may contribute to allergenic reactions

Citric acid

Adds sour flavor (tartness), acts as a preservative by lowering pH, enhances flavor stability

Lauric Acid

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

Sodium Chloride

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

Stearic Acid

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Preservative efficacy preventing microbial contamination

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Mild surfactant, good foaming and cleansing properties, reduces irritation of harsher surfactants

Glycerin

Humectant properties, moisture retention, solvent for active ingredients

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, less sensitizing than isothiazolinones

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Hair conditioning, improves wet combing, reduces static and frizz

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

Ingredient Transparency

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