Dove · Shampoo
Dove UV Repair & Glow Damage Therapy Shampoo
Lower concern, liquid shampoo with no waterproofing/water-repellent coating treatment; typical PFAS vectors absent.
Dove UV Repair & Glow is a liquid shampoo with no known water-repellent, grease-resistant, or nonstick coatings that would introduce PFAS. Shampoos are not a primary PFAS vector unless marketed as waterproof or long-wear; this product has no such claims.
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aqueous shampoo base (surfactants, polymers, water)
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
This is a water-based liquid shampoo formulation containing surfactants (cleansing agents), conditioning polymers, and fragrance compounds suspended in aqueous solution. The 'Damage Therapy' and 'UV Repair' claims suggest added conditioning polymers and possibly UV-absorbing compounds, but these remain dilute in a rinse-off product. Liquid shampoos have minimal risk for leaching or degradation hazards that plague cookware or food storage; the main exposure route is skin contact during wash and rinse, where dilution and contact time are both limited.
The brand's record and disclosure
Dove (Unilever) has a documented history of transparency in ingredient disclosure and safety compliance, with no major recalls or established hazard controversies specific to this shampoo line. The brand publishes safety data sheets and participates in industry safety standards (ISO, EU regulations). No credible reports of contamination, undisclosed allergens, or regulatory violations exist for this product. Unilever has faced scrutiny on PFAS use in some product lines but has not been flagged for intentional PFAS addition to shampoos.
How it compares in its category
Liquid shampoos are among the lowest-risk personal care formats because they are rinse-off products with minimal skin dwell time and no thermal processing during use. Dove's formulation is mainstream and mid-market, with ingredient profiles comparable to mass-market brands like Pantene and Garnier. Higher-end salon brands and specialty formulations (e.g., sulfate-free, organic) do not inherently carry lower hazard profiles; Dove's commodity formulation is actually audited by more regulatory bodies due to scale.
If you buy it
Use as directed: apply to wet hair, massage briefly, and rinse thoroughly. No special storage precautions are needed beyond keeping the cap sealed and storing at room temperature away from direct heat. Discard if the formula separates visibly or develops odor (sign of microbial growth, though rare in preserved shampoos). If skin irritation or itching occurs after use, discontinue and rinse scalp thoroughly; individual sensitivity to fragrance or preservatives is possible but not product-wide.
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.”
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers
Dove shampoos contain fragrance blends listed as 'perfume' on labels. While fragrance is not disclosed in detail (industry standard opacity), common components such as limonene, linalool, and eugenol can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Risk is low for most users due to dilution and rinse-off format, but scalp contact time is longer than body wash.
1,4-dioxane in surfactant by-products
Shampoo surfactants, particularly ethoxylated ingredients (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate), can be contaminated with trace 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing. Major brands like Dove typically use purified surfactants and ethylene oxide strippers to remove residual dioxane, but regulatory limits allow up to 10 ppm. No specific dioxane test results for this product are publicly available.
Preservative-related contact irritation
Liquid shampoos require antimicrobial preservatives; Dove formulations typically use methylisothiazolinone (MIT) or parabens. Scalp irritation, itching, or dermatitis can occur in individuals with sensitivity to these compounds, though prevalence is low. Preservative allergies are rare but well-documented in dermatology literature.
Polymer conditioning agents and scalp buildup
The 'Damage Therapy' formulation likely includes silicones or acrylate polymers for conditioning claims. These are rinse-off and do not accumulate systemically, though prolonged use without chelating shampoo may cause cosmetic scalp buildup (dullness, stiffness) rather than toxicological harm.
Talc contamination in mineral additives
No credible evidence indicates talc inclusion in this aqueous liquid shampoo. Talc concern applies primarily to powders and pressed cosmetics. This product contains no reported mineral-based dry ingredients.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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