Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash

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Dove

Deeply Nourishing Body Wash

Body Wash · Budget: £3.25

4.7 (18,500 reviews)· across Amazon UK, Boots, Superdrug, Ocado

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A widely used, gentle body cleanser based on mild synthetic and lipid-derived surfactants, rich in moisturizing sunflower oil and fatty acids. Note: The ingredient list analysed here was inferred from the manufacturer's standard published UK formulation as an exact list was not provided.

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81Est.
Pending verification~81 · Safe / Clean (estimated)

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Suitable for daily body cleansing for most skin types. If you have known contact allergies to fragrances or prefer fragrance-free body washes, consider a sensitive-skin alternative.

Be cautious if

Highly sensitive skin types, eczema-prone skin, or individuals with known fragrance allergies.

Against your clean standard

Acceptable — contains no harsh sulfates (SLS/SLES), parabens, or phthalates. Minor cautions present for synthetic fragrance allergens and BHT, but overall formula is gentle and suitable for daily rinse-off use.

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Does Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

  • Free from parabens

    Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

  • Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

    Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

  • Free from silicones

    Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

  • Contains fragrance / parfum

    Found: parfum. Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

  • Contains essential oils

    Found: limonene, linalool. Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

  • Free from drying alcohol

    Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

  • Free from formaldehyde releasers

    Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

  • Free from chemical uv filters of concern

    Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash non-comedogenic?

This formulation contains 2 ingredients commonly associated with clogged pores — hydrogenated soybean oil, stearic acid. That does not make it unsuitable for everyone: comedogenicity depends on concentration, the rest of the formula and your own skin. If you are acne-prone, patch test or choose one of the alternatives below.

Is Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash safe for sensitive skin?

Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.

  • Contains fragrance or parfum
  • Contains essential oils or common fragrance allergens

Ingredients worth knowing about: Parfum, BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), Limonene, Linalool.

Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash full ingredients list

16 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), Tetrasodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool.

The actives doing the work: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Nourishes skin with essential linoleic acid and antioxidants.); Glycerin (Attracts and retains moisture to protect skin during cleansing.); Stearic Acid & Palmitic Acid (Replenish skin lipids to strengthen the moisture barrier.); Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate (Provides mild, amino-acid based cleansing without harsh stripping.).

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