Deep Moisture Body Wash
Deep moisture body wash. Contains synthetic fragrances, SLS, and parabens. Dove is the most popular body wash brand.
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.
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Last updated: April 6, 2026
The average American uses 9 personal care products per day, containing 126 unique chemical ingredients. Many of these chemicals — parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, synthetic fragrances — are endocrine disruptors that absorb through the skin. The FDA does not require safety testing of cosmetic ingredients before they go to market.
Why We Rated It This Way
Dove's body wash contains synthetic fragrances (a blend of up to 3,000 undisclosed chemicals), SLS, and parabens. The 'fragrance' ingredient is a loophole that allows companies to hide hundreds of chemicals under a single word.
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.
synthetic fragrances
Undisclosed fragrance chemicals in body wash
Skin sensitization, endocrine disruption
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.
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