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Is Dove Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Unilever

This page reviews Dove by Unilever as a skincare. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Butane, Isobutane, Propane.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The ingredient list includes butane, isobutane, and propane, which are propellants and raise significant safety concerns due to their flammability and potential health risks.

Main concern

Contains butane, isobutane, and propane, which are flammable propellants and pose safety risks.

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.

Concerns

  • Contains butane, isobutane, and propane, which are flammable propellants and pose safety risks.
  • Presence of synthetic propellants raises concerns about inhalation and skin irritation.
  • Lacks natural or beneficial ingredients that could enhance skin health.
  • Overall composition indicates a highly processed product with potential safety issues.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

  • Is Butane safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Butane is used here as propellant. Butane is a flammable gas used as a propellant in aerosol products. Its use raises safety concerns due to flammability and potential inhalation risks.

    Role in formula: propellant

    Original: Butane

    Read the full ingredient profile for Butane

  • Is Isobutane safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Isobutane is used here as propellant. Isobutane is a flammable gas that serves as a propellant in aerosol formulations. Its flammability and potential health risks are concerning.

    Role in formula: propellant

    Original: Isobutane

    Read the full ingredient profile for Isobutane

  • Is Propane safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Propane is used here as propellant. Propane is a highly flammable gas used as a propellant. Its presence raises safety concerns regarding flammability and inhalation hazards.

    Role in formula: propellant

    Original: Propane

    Read the full ingredient profile for Propane

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: 4282839

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Frequently asked questions

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Unilever — Dove scores 30 / 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 has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
Unilever — Dove has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
Unilever — Dove has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Unilever products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Main concerns for this product: Contains butane, isobutane, and propane, which are flammable propellants and pose safety risks.; Presence of synthetic propellants raises concerns about inhalation and skin irritation.. See the full list above.
This product is flagged for: Contains butane, isobutane, and propane, which are flammable propellants and pose safety risks.; Presence of synthetic propellants raises concerns about inhalation and skin irritation.; Lacks natural or beneficial ingredients that could enhance skin health.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Unilever — Dove is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 30 / 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.
The ingredient list includes butane, isobutane, and propane, which are propellants and raise significant safety concerns due to their flammability and potential health risks. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Contains butane, isobutane, and propane, which are flammable propellants and pose safety risks.; Presence of synthetic propellants raises concerns about inhalation and skin irritation.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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