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Is Dove Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dove is a skincare. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and BHT, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains beneficial components like glycerin and sunflower seed oil.

Main concern

Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture, contributing positively to skin hydration.
  • Sunflower seed oil is a natural oil that provides nourishment and can enhance skin barrier function.

Concerns

  • Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
  • BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that may pose risks due to its controversial safety profile.

Who should avoid this product?

This skincare may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this skincare so the page answers more than a simple label list.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4270270

Similar products: skincare in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: fragrance

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Frequently asked questions

Dove has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.; BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that may pose risks due to its controversial safety profile.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Yes. Our analysis flags phenoxyethanol in Dove. See the Ingredients section above.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Dove. See the Ingredients section above.
Dove has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: fragrance. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture, contributing positively to skin hydration.; Sunflower seed oil is a natural oil that provides nourishment and can enhance skin barrier function.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Our analysis flags BHT in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and BHT, which raise quality concerns. However, it also contains beneficial components like glycerin and sunflower seed oil. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Dove is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.