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Is Dove Men+Care Body Wash Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Unilever

Unilever's Dove Men+Care Body Wash is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate as a surfactant and sodium benzoate as a preservative, indicating moderate processing and potential quality concerns. Synthetic colorants like CI 17200 and CI 19140 also raise safety issues.

Main concern

Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

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

  • Contains glycerin, a good humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
  • Sodium lauroyl isethionate is a mild surfactant that provides cleansing without excessive dryness.
  • Citric acid acts as a pH adjuster, helping to maintain skin's natural balance.

Concerns

  • Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
  • Presence of synthetic colorants (CI 17200, CI 19140) raises concerns about potential skin reactions.
  • Sodium benzoate, while a preservative, is synthetic and may pose quality concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4283829

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Unilever — Dove Men+Care Body Wash scores 60 / 100. Daily use depends on your skin type and tolerance, so review the flagged ingredients and patch-test if you are sensitive. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Unilever — Dove Men+Care Body Wash 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.
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Unilever — Dove Men+Care Body Wash 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.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Unilever — Dove Men+Care Body Wash. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis flags parfum in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
This product is flagged for: Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant but can be irritating for sensitive skin.; Presence of synthetic colorants (CI 17200, CI 19140) raises concerns about potential skin reactions.; Sodium benzoate, while a preservative, is synthetic and may pose quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: aqua, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin. See the Ingredients section above.
Unilever — Dove Men+Care Body Wash has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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