Dove · Body Wash
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash with Pump
Lower concern; typical body wash with no known PFAS triggers, but Dove makes no explicit PFAS commitment.
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash is a liquid cosmetic cleanser with no documented PFAS-containing ingredients or intentional water-resistance treatments typical of PFAS applications. The plastic pump bottle itself carries routine low risk for consumer products. Dove has not publicly stated a PFAS-free commitment, leaving transparency a gap.
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aqueous liquid cleanser in plastic pump bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
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.
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.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
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.
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 in colorants or preservatives
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.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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