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Dove Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash

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Dove

Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash

body wash · 400 ml · Body

Dove Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 32-ingredient list, with glycerin and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Geraniol, Limonene).

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Aloe vera

    A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

32 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  3. 3Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  6. 6Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  7. 7ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  8. 8CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  9. 9Lauric AcidLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid from coconut and palm kernel oils. Its main job…
  10. 10Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  11. 11Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
  12. 12Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  13. 13Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  14. 14Sodium IsethionateSodium Isethionate is the sodium salt of isethionic acid, a small, water-friendly…
  15. 15Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  16. 16PPG-6
  17. 17PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
  18. 18Sodium GluconateSodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, made from sugar, and its main job…
  19. 19PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
  20. 20Hydroxystearic Acid
  21. 21Caprylic Acid
  22. 22Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
  23. 23Betula Alba Leaf Extract
  24. 24Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderA powder made from the inner leaf juice of the aloe vera plant. It mainly helps hydrate…
  25. 25Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
  26. 26Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
  27. 27GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  28. 28LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  29. 29LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  30. 30Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…
  31. 31PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…
  32. 32CI 42090

Source: Dove product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/dove-hydrating-care-with-aloe-and-birch-water-body-w, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#7)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Limon Peel Oil (#26)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsGeraniol (#27), Limonene (#28), Linalool (#29)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Dove Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash fragrance-free?

No. Dove Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash contains Parfum (ingredient 7 of 32).

Does Dove Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Dove Advanced Care Hydrating Care Body Wash good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Aloe vera.

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