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Is Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dove

Original is a skincare from Dove. 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 Fragrance, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium Edta.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium lauroyl isethionate and cocamidopropyl betaine, which are surfactants. However, the presence of synthetic fragrance and preservatives raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Fragrance (parfum) is a synthetic component that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.

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

  • Sodium lauroyl isethionate is a mild surfactant that helps cleanse the skin without excessive dryness.
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine is derived from coconut oil, providing gentle cleansing and conditioning properties.

Concerns

  • Fragrance (parfum) is a synthetic component that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
  • Tetrasodium EDTA and tetrasodium etidronate are synthetic chelating agents that raise concerns about potential skin sensitivity.

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: 4268018

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Frequently asked questions

Dove — Original 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.
Dove — Original has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dove products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Dove — Original 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.
Our analysis notes: Sodium lauroyl isethionate is a mild surfactant that helps cleanse the skin without excessive dryness.; Cocamidopropyl betaine is derived from coconut oil, providing gentle cleansing and conditioning properties.. See the Pros section above.
Dove — Original has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: stearic acid, lauric acid, water. 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 indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
The composition includes sodium lauroyl isethionate and cocamidopropyl betaine, which are surfactants. However, the presence of synthetic fragrance and preservatives raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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