Dove Review, Is Dove Non-Toxic?
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Across 27 graded products, Dove averages Excellent (75/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 27 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Dove have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Dove Good or better, safest first
Dove
Original Clean Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
wax/stearate stick base, talc or mineral powder
Talc contamination (respirable dust / inhalation risk)
Dove Original Clean uses talc as a stated or likely ingredient in its mineral powder…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed fragrance components
Dove Original Clean is marketed as fragrance-free or lightly fragranced depending on the…
Lower concern traditional stick with no known PFAS triggers but limited brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deodorant
Water-based antiperspirant/fragrance in aerosol or stick form
Aluminum antiperspirant salts
Aluminum zirconium and aluminum chlorohydrate are standard active ingredients in Dove…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Dove deodorants contain proprietary fragrance blends. While no specific allergen recall…
Aerosol propellant inhalation
Dove aerosol deodorants use propellants (typically butane or propane) that are safe at…
Lower concern; standard formula unlikely to require PFAS without brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deodorant Invisible Solid
Cyclopentasiloxane, stearic acid, talc, wax blend
Talc contamination and inhalation risk
Cosmetic-grade talc can carry trace asbestos or talc-associated respiratory risk…
Cyclopentasiloxane environmental and bioaccumulation concern
Cyclopentasiloxane is volatile and persistent in aquatic environments; the EU has…
Fragrance allergen disclosure
Dove Invisible Solid contains fragrance (parfum) but does not itemize fragrance…
Lower concern with no known PFAS use but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Daily Moisture Therapy Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base, surfactants, emollients
1,4-Dioxane (potential contaminant in surfactant synthesis)
This rinse-off shampoo may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Dove lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient without itemizing specific aroma compounds.…
Scalp or eye irritation from surfactant base
Even mild surfactants can irritate sensitive scalp or eyes upon contact. This product is…
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known high-risk ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Daily Moisture Hair Shampoo
aqueous surfactants, humectants, conditioning agents (typical rinse-off shampoo)
Fragrance allergens
The product contains fragrance (listed as 'fragrance' or 'parfum' without component…
Eye and scalp irritation from surfactant concentration
Standard anionic surfactants in shampoos can irritate eyes and sensitive scalps at…
Lower PFAS concern; rinse-off formula with no known high-risk ingredients, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Ritual Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base with conditioning agents
1,4-dioxane (synthetic contaminant)
Aqueous shampoos may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct of ethylene oxide…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Dove Ritual Shampoo contains fragrance, which can trigger contact dermatitis or scalp…
Lower concern for PFAS; standard liquid shampoo with no known high-risk processing.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Coconut & Hydration Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, water, glycerin, coconut oil derivatives)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Dove lists 'fragrance (parfum)' in its INCIs but does not publicly break down individual…
1,4-dioxane (synthetic byproduct)
Sulfate-free surfactants such as sodium lauroyl isethionate can be manufactured via…
Preservative sensitivity (methylisothiazolinone derivatives)
Dove formulations may contain isothiazolinone-class preservatives, which are effective…
Lower concern; standard shampoo with no known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Intensive Repair Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base with silicones and polymers
Fragrance allergens
Dove Intensive Repair Shampoo lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient but does not disclose…
Scalp sensitization from polymer buildup
Intensive Repair variants often contain silicones and film-forming polymers that…
Lower concern; liquid shampoo has minimal PFAS risk, but Dove makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Daily Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner Set
aqueous shampoo/conditioner formulation in plastic bottle
1,4-dioxane (common shampoo impurity)
Liquid shampoos can contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an incidental byproduct of ethoxylation…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Dove Daily Moisture lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient without breaking down individual…
Lower concern; standard personal care with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Intensive Repair Shampoo & Conditioner Set for Damaged Hair
water-based surfactants, conditioning agents, fragrance (liquid shampoo/conditioner)
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct in surfactants)
Dioxane can be a trace contaminant in ethoxylated surfactants used in shampoos.…
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Dove Intensive Repair contains fragrance compounds; some individuals report scalp…
Lower concern due to liquid format, but Dove lacks public PFAS commitments.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy Shampoo
aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, polymers, water)
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers
Dove shampoos contain fragrance blends listed as 'perfume' on labels. While fragrance is…
1,4-dioxane in surfactant by-products
Shampoo surfactants, particularly ethoxylated ingredients (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate)…
Preservative-related contact irritation
Liquid shampoos require antimicrobial preservatives; Dove formulations typically use…
Lower concern for a liquid shampoo without waterproofing or water-repellent features.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Conditioner Daily Moisture
water-based conditioner with surfactants, emollients, and preservatives
Preservative allergens and contact dermatitis
Dove conditioners typically contain methylisothiazolinone (MI) or parabens to prevent…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Dove adds fragrance compounds that are not itemized on the label due to trade secret…
Silicone or siloxane accumulation
Many Dove conditioners contain cyclic siloxanes (e.g., cyclotetrasiloxane) as…
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS driver.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Conditioner for Dry Hair
aqueous conditioner (water, silicones, emollients, polymers)
Fragrance allergens
Dove conditioner contains fragrance (parfum), which is a complex mixture. Individual…
Silicone buildup over extended use
Silicones in conditioners can accumulate on hair if not clarified periodically with…
Lower concern. Liquid conditioner formulas have no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Coconut & Hydration Conditioner
Aqueous liquid conditioner (surfactants, oils, emollients)
Fragrance allergens (unspecified components)
Dove lists 'fragrance' as a proprietary blend without ingredient breakdown; coconut scent…
Microplastics
Some conditioners contain polyquaternium or acrylate copolymers as film-forming agents…
Lower concern. Standard conditioner formulation unlikely to include fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Conditioner Intensive Repair
aqueous conditioner base (surfactants, emollients, water)
Fragrance allergen sensitization
Product contains unspecified 'fragrance' component; common in rinse-off conditioners and…
1,4-dioxane (surfactant contaminant)
Nonionic surfactants (including those in this product) may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a…
Silicone buildup and scalp inflammation
Silicone-based conditioners, including Dove formulations, can accumulate on scalp with…
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS drivers, though brand does not explicitly disclose status.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Volume & Fullness Conditioner
aqueous conditioner with silicones, emulsifiers, surfactants
1,4-dioxane (TDMH impurity)
Conditioners using ethoxylated emulsifiers may contain trace 1,4-dioxane, a rinse-off…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
The product lists 'fragrance' as a catch-all ingredient under FDA rules; individual…
Silicone buildup on hair and scalp
Heavy or frequent use of silicone conditioners can layer on hair shaft and scalp, leading…
Lower concern. Rinse-off formula with no obvious PFAS triggers, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Nourish & Restore 5-in-1 Conditioner
aqueous conditioning emulsion (silicones, humectants, emulsifiers)
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
A known trace contaminant in cosmetics using ethoxylated emulsifiers and surfactants.…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Dove Nourish & Restore contains 'Parfum' as a listed ingredient, which can mask multiple…
Silicone accumulation on hair over time
Silicone-based conditioners can build up with repeated use, potentially causing dullness…
Contact dermatitis or scalp irritation (individual sensitivity)
Although Dove formulates for sensitive skin, emulsifiers, preservatives, and fragrance…
Lower concern. Typical rinse-off conditioner without known treatment triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
aqueous conditioner base (water, silicones, conditioning agents)
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing byproduct)
Aqueous conditioners using ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers may contain trace…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Dove conditioner contains 'fragrance' as a labeled ingredient, a catch-all term that can…
Silicone accumulation with repeated use
Silicones can build up on hair with frequent conditioning, potentially causing dullness…
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic without known PFAS trigger materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy Conditioner
aqueous conditioner base; no coating or treatment function requiring PFAS
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed component mix)
Dove conditioners typically list 'fragrance' as a trade-secret blend. Known fragrance…
Skin sensitization from conditioning polymers or humectants
Conditioners use silicones, PEG compounds, and glycerin as conditioning agents. These are…
Lower concern. Typical rinse-off conditioner with no known high-risk chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Hydrocarbon propellant spray; aluminum antiperspirant actives (aluminum sesquichlorohydrate typical)
Fragrance allergens
Dove Men+Care antiperspirant contains fragrance compounds that may trigger contact…
Lower concern for standard spray antiperspirant with no known PFAS vectors.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Men's + Care Clean ComFort Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Aluminum salt antiperspirant active (typical cosmetic formulation)
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
Dove Men+Care lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient but does not disclose component…
Coating or stick degradation leaching
Aluminum antiperspirant sticks can degrade or separate over time, especially in heat or…
Lower concern for standard antiperspirant with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
aqueous cleansing base (surfactants, humectants, emollients)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Body washes typically use synthetic preservatives such as methylisothiazolinone or…
Fragrance allergens and undisclosed components
Dove Deep Moisture contains fragrance (listed generically on label). Fragrance compounds…
Microbial growth if contaminated during use
All rinse-off aqueous body care products can support bacterial or mold growth if the…
Eye irritation if contact occurs
Surfactant-based body washes can sting eyes if splashed during shower. This is an acute…
Lower PFAS concern without inherent formulation drivers, but brand makes no public commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
aqueous liquid cleansing base (water, surfactants, humectants)
Fragrance allergens
Product contains fragrance; individual sensitivity varies. Dove markets this as…
Skin irritation from surfactant load or pH imbalance
Body washes are inherently designed to strip some skin oils. Dove's formulation is…
Lower PFAS concern for typical body wash without known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash with Pump
aqueous liquid cleanser in plastic pump bottle
1,4-dioxane (residual solvent contaminant)
Some personal care formulations contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of…
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Dove Deep Moisture contains fragrance blend listed as 'fragrance' in ingredients without…
Lower concern for typical body wash lacking known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash
aqueous liquid cleanser, surfactants, humectants
Fragrance allergens
Dove Advanced Care formulas typically include fragrance blends listed as 'fragrance' or…
Preservative contact sensitization
Hand washes require preservatives; Dove products typically use methylisothiazolinone…
Bacterial contamination from water or storage
Liquid hand soaps are aqueous and rely entirely on preservative efficacy to prevent…
Low concern; standard hand wash shows no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Advanced Care Hand Wash
Water, glycerin, surfactants, emollients
Fragrance allergens
Dove Advanced Care includes fragrance compounds; sensitive individuals may experience…
Bacterial overgrowth during storage or use
Liquid hand washes are preserved with approved antimicrobial systems (e.g.…
Skin irritation from surfactants or pH imbalance
Dove formulations are pH-neutral and dermatologist-tested, making irritation unlikely in…
Low concern for PFAS; liquid hand wash category rarely uses PFAS intentionally.
⚠Risky category by default
Dove
Adv.-Care Antibacterial Hand Wash
Water-based liquid soap formula with glycerin and emulsifiers
Fragrance allergens
Dove Advanced Care contains fragrance (listed as 'parfum' in some markets), which may…
Benzalkonium chloride (or equivalent antimicrobial agent)
Current formulations likely contain quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) as triclosan…
Skin irritation from emulsifiers or preservatives
Sodium lauryl sulfate or similar anionic surfactants, while mild in this formulation, can…
Low-medium concern; no known PFAS association, but Dove stays silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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