Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash with Pump
Lower concern for typical body wash lacking known PFAS triggers.
This liquid cosmetic cleanser has no documented PFAS-containing ingredients or intentional water-resistance treatments. The plastic pump bottle carries routine low risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous liquid cleanser in plastic pump bottle
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash with Pump is made of, ingredients and materials
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash is an aqueous liquid cleanser formulated with surfactants, humectants (glycerin), and emollients in a plastic pump dispenser bottle. The liquid phase contains no inherent heating or wear risk during normal use, and plastic pump bottles do not leach significantly into aqueous surfactant solutions at room temperature. The formula is designed to minimize skin irritation through balanced pH and moisturizing agents rather than harsh actives.
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 (residual solvent contaminant)
Some personal care formulations contain trace 1,4-dioxane as an unintended byproduct of ethoxylation in surfactants. Dove does not publish testing data for this contaminant; regulatory limits exist in some jurisdictions but are not enforceable in all markets.
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Dove Deep Moisture contains fragrance blend listed as 'fragrance' in ingredients without component breakdown. Fragrance is a known source of contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals; no specific allergen profile for this formulation has been published.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Plastic leachables from pump bottle
Pump bottles are typically high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene (PP), which do not leach measurably into aqueous surfactant solutions at room temperature under normal storage conditions.
Microplastic particulates
Liquid body wash formulations do not contain intentional microbeads or microplastic exfoliants; any particulates in the formula would be mineral or plant-derived abrasives, not synthetic polymers.
Heavy metals
Dove body wash uses approved colorants and preservatives regulated under cosmetic ingredient rules; no recalls or documented heavy metal contamination have been reported for this product line.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Dove (Unilever) has made no explicit public commitment to PFAS phase-out in personal care products, though the category rarely requires fluorinated compounds. The brand maintains safety certifications through standard cosmetic ingredient review but does not publish independent third-party testing results for contaminants. No significant recalls or regulatory actions specific to Dove body wash formulations have been established in public records.
How it compares in its category
Dove body wash sits at the middle-to-premium tier of mass-market cleansers; its moisturizing formula is typical for the "gentle" segment and carries similar ingredient profiles to competitors like CeraVe or Cetaphil. Unlike bar soaps or exfoliating body washes, liquid pump formulations eliminate microplastic shedding concerns and reduce packaging waste compared to aerosol alternatives. The plastic pump dispenser is standard across this category and poses no documented leaching risk for this product type.
If you buy it
Use as directed on wet skin; no special precautions needed beyond standard hygiene. Store pump bottle in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to prevent plastic degradation, though this is a decades-long process under normal bathroom conditions. Replace when dispensing becomes difficult or formula shows visible separation or odor change, typically 12-24 months after opening depending on bathroom humidity. No rinsing or disposal concerns; standard household drain disposal is appropriate.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% 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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