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Dove Caring Hand Wash for Moisturised and Protected Hands
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Dove Caring Hand Wash for Moisturised and Protected Hands

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 11 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Did you know that with the right hand wash you could turn washing your hands into an opportunity to care for your skin?”
Source: Feelunique

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capric acid, cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmitate, sodium stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium palmitate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.3–6.5%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~2.4–3%
Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfateEffect: High~1.9–2.3%
Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.4–1.7%
Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~0.7–1.05%
Sodium palmitateEffect: High~0.7–1.05%
Sodium palm kernelateEffect: High~0.6–0.9%
Sodium stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.6–0.9%
Coconut acidEffect: High~0.45–0.65%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.45–0.7%
Capric acidEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~0.25–0.45%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.3–6.5%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~2.4–3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Sodium palmitate—High~0.7–1.05%est.
Dmdm hydantoinA preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Tetrasodium etidronateHelps stabilize the productMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.45–0.7%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~2.4–3%est.
Hydrogenated soybean oil—2/5~1.1–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.3–6.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~3–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium laureth sulfate~2.4–3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated soybean oil~1.1–1.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Parfum~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Stearic acid~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Sodium palmitate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauric acid~0.45–0.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sodium isethionate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Coconut acid~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium stearate~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium palm kernelate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Myristic acid~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Capric acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Bht~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Zinc oxide~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Tetrasodium etidronate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize the product

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Dmdm hydantoin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium c12-13 pareth sulfate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium palmitate, Lauric acid, Sodium isethionate, Coconut acid, Citric acid, Sodium stearate, Sodium palm kernelate, Myristic acid, Capric acid, Bht, Zinc oxide, Tetrasodium etidronate, Dmdm hydantoin, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium edta, Methylisothiazolinone

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  5. 5
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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