Dove Silk Glow Body Wash

Dove Silk Glow Body Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauric acid + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Silk Glow Body Wash”
From product name

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, palmitic 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%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.55–0.8%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.65–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Parfum, Dmdm hydantoin + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 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~0.3–0.55%est.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~3.3–4.1%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~1.4–1.7%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~0.35–0.6%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~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—2/5~1.6–2%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
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

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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Hydrogenated soybean oil~1.6–2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Sea salt~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~1–1.3%
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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Parfum~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Stearic acid~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Palmitic acid~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Sodium isethionate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
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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Tetrasodium edta~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
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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Dmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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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~0.35–0.65%
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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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ci 17200~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Lauric acid, Sodium lauroyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl isethionate, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Sea salt, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium isethionate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Bht, Tetrasodium edta, Butylene glycol, Dmdm hydantoin, Sodium benzoate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Zinc oxide, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 17200, Ci 19140

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