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Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash

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Dove Men+Care

Body and Face Wash

body lotion · 400 g · Men's grooming

Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones and parabens, going by its full 17-ingredient list, with petrolatum. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) and MI / MCI (Methylisothiazolinone).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Body and Face Wash

  • Petrolatum

    The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Water (Eau)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3PetrolatumA soft, semi-solid mix of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, also called petroleum jelly.…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  4. 4Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  5. 5ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
  7. 7Hydrated SilicaHydrated silica is a fine powder of silicon dioxide that holds water in its porous…
  8. 8Ammonium Chloride
  9. 9Cera MicrocristallinaCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  10. 10DMDM HydantoinDMDM hydantoin is a preservative that slowly releases small amounts of formaldehyde to…Formaldehyde releasers
  11. 11Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  12. 12MethylisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone, often shortened to MI, is a synthetic preservative that stops…MI / MCI
  13. 13PPG-9
  14. 14CI 77499A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
  15. 15CI 1914
  16. 16CI 77891Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
  17. 17CI 7336

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0011111014145, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#5)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCIContainsMethylisothiazolinone (#12)
Formaldehyde releasersContainsDMDM Hydantoin (#10)
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsPetrolatum (#3), Cera Microcristallina (#9)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash fragrance-free?

No. Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash contains Parfum (ingredient 5 of 17).

Does Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Dove Men+Care Body and Face Wash good for?

By its ingredient list it fits acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia), pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Petrolatum.

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