Beauty Bar (Original, 6-Pack)

Name: Beauty Bar (Original, 6-Pack)
Brand: Dove

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains synthetic fragrance (phthalates), sodium lauryl sulfate, and synthetic dyes. Dove is the most popular bar soap brand in the US. The synthetic fragrance is the main concern.

PFR Caution

Original beauty bar soap. Dove is the most popular bar soap brand in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$10See Safer Alternatives in Personal Care

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Personal care products are applied directly to skin for hours or days. The FDA does not require pre-market safety testing for cosmetic ingredients. Many conventional products contain synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates), parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and 1,4-dioxane.

Synthetic Plastic Content

20%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Dove's beauty bar contains synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates) and sodium lauryl sulfate. Applied to skin daily, synthetic fragrance is one of the most common sources of endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure. Fragrance-free castile soap is a cleaner alternative.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Plastic packaging

phthalates

Source

Synthetic fragrance in Dove bar soap

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption from daily skin application

Who Is Most At RiskAdults using conventional bar soap daily

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.