Dove Purifying Detox Green Clay Body Wash

Dove Purifying Detox Green Clay Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Purifying Detox Green Clay Body Wash”
Source: Supderdrug

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl isethionate) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.5–10.4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~3.3–4.1%
Sodium lauroyl glycinateEffect: High~2.5–3%
Sodium lauroyl isethionateEffect: High~2.2–2.7%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.6–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 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~8.5–10.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.65–1%est.
Dmdm hydantoinA preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.3–4.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 blemishes3/5~3.3–4.1%est.
Hydrogenated soybean oil—2/5~1.2–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.5–10.4%
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~4.5–5.5%
Formula
Lauric acid~3.3–4.1%
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 lauroyl glycinate~2.5–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauroyl isethionate~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Glycerin~1.5–1.8%
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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Hydrogenated soybean oil~1.2–1.4%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrated silica~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying
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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Stearic acid~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Bht~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium isethionate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Bentonite~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Zinc oxide~0.3–0.6%
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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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 17200~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 77288~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Parfum, Hydrated silica, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Stearic acid, Dmdm hydantoin, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Bht, Sodium isethionate, Sodium benzoate, Tetrasodium edta, Butylene glycol, Bentonite, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Zinc oxide, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 77288

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