Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture
Lower concern. Rinse-off product with no known PFAS-prone materials.
Dove Body Wash is a liquid rinse-off cleanser with inherently low PFAS risk. No waterproofing, durable coatings, or grease resistance needed in formulation.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, glycerin, and surfactant base
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture is made of, ingredients and materials
Dove Deep Moisture is a water-based surfactant cleanser with glycerin as a humectant. The formula contains no known problematic thickeners, preservatives, or colorants associated with heavy metals or carcinogens in this product line. As a rinse-off product, any residual ingredients are removed during use, reducing skin absorption risk compared to leave-on cosmetics.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
1,4-dioxane (trace contamination)
Rinse-off surfactant products may contain trace 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct from ethoxylation. Dove does not publicly test for or disclose 1,4-dioxane levels, but rinse-off format and brief contact minimize skin absorption risk.
Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
This product contains fragrance compounds that may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Dove does not disclose specific fragrance ingredients (permitted under 'fragrance' labeling), so patch testing is the only way to assess personal tolerance.
Preservative-related irritation
Standard preservatives in this formulation (likely methylisothiazolinone or similar) are approved for rinse-off use but can cause scalp or skin sensitivity in some users. Incidence is low but documented in dermatologic literature.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Dove Deep Moisture uses minimal dyes and no known colorant-associated heavy metal contamination has been reported. The product is not colored, reducing this risk category.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
This product formulation does not use known formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Standard preservatives in rinse-off body washes avoid this class due to skin irritation risk.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dove (owned by Unilever) has a long history of safety compliance and publishes ingredient lists transparently. The brand has not faced major recalls related to this body wash line. Dove does not voluntarily disclose PFAS testing or efforts to phase them out, though the formulation is unlikely to contain legacy PFAS compounds given the simple base ingredients.
How it compares in its category
Dove Deep Moisture sits in the mainstream mass-market segment with typical safety profiles for rinse-off body washes. Most competitors in this category (Cetaphil, CeraVe, Dial) share similar hazard profiles and ingredient simplicity. Body washes are lower risk than leave-on products like lotions or makeup because the contact time is brief and rinsing removes residue.
If you buy it
Use as directed on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Store in a cool, dry place and replace if separation or mold growth occurs, typically after 12-18 months of use. No special precautions needed for this formulation. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops, though allergic reactions to Dove's standard surfactant base are uncommon.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Dove has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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