Does Dove conditioner have PFAS?
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
We graded 8 Dove conditioner products, averaging Excellent (75/100). 8 of them grade Good or better. Against the other 14 conditioner brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 75/100, Dove is about typical, scoring above 54% of them.
Dove conditioner worth buying Good or better, safest first
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
See every Dove product we grade on the Dove brand page, or the full conditioner ranking.