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DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 6 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This body wash offers a generally mild cleansing experience with a blend of gentle surfactants. However, the presence of 'Fragrance' and a high number of disclosed fragrance allergens (including Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, and Linalool) makes it unsuitable for individuals with sensitive skin, fragrance allergies, or contact dermatitis. While these are rinse-off products, the cumulative exposure can still trigger reactions in susceptible individuals.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
- Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
- Glycerin
- Sodium Methyltaurate
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Gentle cleansing, but high fragrance allergen load for sensitive skin
This body wash uses mild cleansing agents, making it generally suitable for most skin types. However, it contains a significant number of fragrance allergens, which can cause irritation or allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. These are listed individually, which is good for transparency, but still pose a risk for allergic individuals.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for bath body. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Uses a blend of mild surfactants (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside) for gentle cleansing.
Contains Glycerin, a humectant, to help moisturize the skin.
Watch out for
High load of fragrance allergens, making it unsuitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin.
Presence of Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, a potential sensitizer.
TETRASODIUM EDTA — tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains 'Fragrance' (Parfum), an undisclosed mix of chemicals that is a common allergen and irritant. While individual allergens are listed, the full composition remains opaque. (Authority: EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 19 + Annex III)
Contains multiple EU-26 declared fragrance allergens (Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) which are known sensitizers and can cause allergic reactions or irritation in individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative that can be a skin sensitizer and allergen, particularly for sensitive individuals. Its use is restricted in some cosmetic categories by the EU SCCS.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The term "nourishing" is a subjective marketing claim that cannot be objectively verified from the ingredient list.
The ingredient list does not explicitly mention a "Triple Hydration Serum" or its specific components, making this claim unverifiable.
The claim of "24hr hydrated skin" is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone.
The ingredient list does not contain any ingredients commonly identified as sulfates (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate), supporting the claim of being sulfate-free.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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WaterWATER
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineCOCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Sodium Methyl Lauroyl TaurateSODIUM METHYL LAUROYL TAURATE
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Sodium Lauroyl IsethionateSODIUM LAUROYL ISETHIONATE
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Fragrance undisclosed fragrancePERFUME
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GlycerinGLYCERIN
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PhenoxyethanolPHENOXYETHANOL
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CarbomerCARBOMER
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Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerSTYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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Palmitic AcidPALMITIC ACID
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Stearic AcidSTEARIC ACID
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Lauric AcidLAURIC ACID
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Sodium MethyltaurateSODIUM METHYLTAURATE
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Sodium HydroxideSODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Citric AcidCITRIC ACID
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Sodium ChlorideSODIUM CHLORIDE
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Coco-GlucosideCOCO-GLUCOSIDE
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Tetrasodium EDTATETRASODIUM EDTA
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Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateIODOPROPHYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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Benzoic AcidBENZOIC ACID
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PPG-9
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Alpha-Isomethyl IononeALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
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Benzyl SalicylateBENZYL SALICYLATE
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CitralCITRAL
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CitronellolCITRONELLOL
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CoumarinCOUMARIN
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EugenolEUGENOL
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GeraniolGERANIOL
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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LimoneneLIMONENE
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LinaloolLINALOOL
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml?
The label of DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml lists 31 ingredients, in label order: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Fragrance, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, Sodium Methyltaurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Benzoic Acid, PPG-9, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, TETRASODIUM EDTA.
Is DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml safe to use?
DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml scores 6.5/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This body wash uses mild cleansing agents, making it generally suitable for most skin types. However, it contains a significant number of fragrance allergens, which can cause irritation or allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. These are listed individually, which is good for transparency, but still pose a risk for allergic individuals.
Why does DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml score 6.5/10?
Flagged in the score: High load of fragrance allergens, making it unsuitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin. Presence of Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, a potential sensitizer. TETRASODIUM EDTA — tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Who should avoid DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Contact dermatitis.
Does DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 10 fragrance allergens: ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Eugenol, Geraniol and Hexyl Cinnamal and others. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 10 fragrance allergens (ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol and COUMARIN and others). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the DOVE Nourishing Bodywash, 825ml pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "nourishing bodywash" — can't be verified from the label. "WITH TRIPLE HYDRATION SERUM" — can't be verified from the label. "24hr hydrated skin" — can't be verified from the label.
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