Dove Intensive-Cream Nourishing care
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
13
Why this score
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Titanium Dioxide
Inhalation toxicity potential, possible carcinogenicity via inhalation (IARC Group 2B), consumption safety at low levels debated, regulatory restrictions in some regions
BHT
Potential for irritation, possible endocrine disruption seen in animal studies, concerns over long-term toxicity though human evidence is limited
Mineral Oil
Potential skin pore occlusion causing folliculitis in sensitive individuals, contamination risk if low purity, non-biodegradable environmental persistence
Paraffin
Irritant potential for skin and eyes upon prolonged contact, contamination risk with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in low-grade grades, inhalation toxicity concerns with combustion byproducts
Methylparaben
Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern
Fragrance
Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential asthma exacerbation, possible photoallergic reactions
Propylparaben
Potential endocrine disruption, possible hormone mimicry, linked to reproductive toxicity in animal models
Hexyl Cinnamal
Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, potential mild irritation, phototoxicity concerns at high concentrations
Linalool
Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, mild skin irritation, potential respiratory sensitization
Glycol Stearate
Ultra-processed, potential for digestive discomfort at high intake, lack of nutritional value
Triethanolamine
Skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential nitrosamine formation with secondary amines, respiratory irritation on inhalation of aerosols
Microcrystalline Wax
Petroleum-derived, may cause digestive discomfort in large quantities, ultra-processed, no nutritional value
Disodium EDTA
Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, low potential for eye irritation
Petrolatum
Effective skin barrier, prevents moisture loss, used in wound healing and dry skin treatment
Palmitic Acid
Provides energy as a common dietary saturated fat, used in texture and stability in foods and cosmetics
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient and emulsifier improving skin texture and product stability
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Thickening agent, stabilizer, helps suspend particles in formulations
Stearamide AMP
Emulsifying, conditioning, and surfactant properties useful in personal care formulations
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Fragrance agent, enhances scent profile
Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects oils from rancidity, skin conditioning agent
cream
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