Dove
Dove Moisturising Soap Beauty Cream Bar
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Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body Washes
Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.
29 of 29 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash as Low risk (76/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Parfum (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
29 of 29 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Parfum
Low risk
Umbrella term for an undisclosed fragrance blend. It’s not usually a pregnancy-specific concern at normal cosmetic use levels, but the exact components and concentrations aren’t fully disclosed on the label, so we score it more conservatively. If you prefer maximum transparency (or you’re sensitive to fragrance compounds), choose fragrance-free/unscented products.
Sources: SCCS: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products https://health.ec.europa.eu/latest-updates/sccs-new-opinion-fragrance-allergens-cosmetic-products-2012-07-31_en
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
Lauric Acid
No known risks
This naturally occurring fatty acid is used for emolliency, cleansing support or texture. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed fatty acids are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing; some can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Salts as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-fatty-acids-fatty-acid-salts-used-cosmetic
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
No known risks
sodium lauroyl isethionate is used as a cosmetic surfactant, emulsifier or conditioning agent. Relevant cosmetic-safety assessments support use when formulated to be non-irritating and with appropriate impurity controls. Local skin or eye irritation is possible at higher concentrations, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical or rinse-off use.
Sources: CIR safety assessments of alkyl PEG ethers, N-acyl taurates, fatty amidopropyl amines and related cosmetic surfactants https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/taurat122015FR.pdf; CIR Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
No known risks
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate is a mild surfactant. CIR lists this exact ingredient as safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. Direct human pregnancy studies of this exact ingredient were not identified; the rating applies to normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
No known risks
Mild amphoteric surfactant used in cleansers and shampoos to boost foam and reduce harshness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support present cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified; the main practical caveat is irritation or allergy in some users, sometimes linked to sensitising impurities.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Related Amidopropyl Betaines as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
No known risks
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate: An assessed modified starch thickener. Manufacturing purity and avoiding inhalation of loose powder matter; it is not an organophosphate pesticide. No pregnancy-specific harm has been identified for ordinary topical cosmetic use; direct human pregnancy data are limited. This assessment excludes ingestion, medicinal doses and deliberate inhalation.
Sources: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10915818261425590,https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
No known risks
A plant-derived fixed oil or lipid used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety review focuses on oxidation, irritation, impurities and source allergy; no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils as Used in Cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.
Sodium Chloride
No known risks
Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Glycine Soja Oil
No known risks
Plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin and support formula texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Soy-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Glycerin
No known risks
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Stearic Acid
No known risks
Stearic acid is a fatty acid used to stabilise emulsions and improve texture; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetics with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Palmitic Acid
No known risks
Fatty acid used as an emollient, cleansing-support and texture ingredient. It is not associated with pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concerns in normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Acids and Fatty Acid Salts as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides
No known risks
hydrogenated vegetable glycerides is a fixed or hydrogenated cosmetic oil used mainly as an emollient. This assessment concerns normal topical cosmetic exposure, not ingestion or concentrated essential oils. Cosmetic-grade purity and oxidation control remain important; no pregnancy-specific topical concern was identified.
Sources: CIR safety assessments of plant-derived fatty acid oils and hydrogenated oils https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment?id=ad62ac6b-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6; European Commission CosIng
Glyceryl Stearate
No known risks
Emulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Hydroxystearic Acid
No known risks
A fatty acid used for cleansing, emollience or formula structure. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that caprylic acid and hydroxystearic acid are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitising.
Sources: CIR: Fatty Acids final assessment, April 2019; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Sodium Benzoate
No known risks
Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
No known risks
A cationic derivative of guar gum used to condition hair and reduce static. Cosmetic safety reviewers assessed this ingredient with the galactomannan group and concluded that the reviewed ingredients are safe in current cosmetic use. Its large polymeric structure limits systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR: Final Safety Assessment of Galactomannans; ingredient record for Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/guar-hydroxypropyltrimonium-chloride
Capryloyl Glycine
No known risks
An amino-acid-derived surfactant or conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing and formulation should control nitrosamine formation where relevant.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-amino-acid-alkyl-amides-used-cosmetics-0
Undecylenoyl Glycine
No known risks
undecylenoyl glycine is a cosmetic surfactant, emulsifier or conditioning agent. Relevant cosmetic-safety assessments support use when formulated to be non-irritating and with appropriate impurity controls. Local skin or eye irritation is possible, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical or rinse-off use.
Sources: CIR assessments of alkyl PEG/PPG ethers, amino-acid surfactants, sulfosuccinates and related conditioning agents; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025
Citric Acid
No known risks
pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Sodium Gluconate
No known risks
Chelating agent used to support formulation stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
No known risks
A violet-like fragrance ingredient used in perfumes and fragranced cosmetics. Its principal consumer concern is contact allergy in susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific hazard is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions
Benzyl Alcohol
No known risks
Benzyl alcohol is used as a preservative and fragrance component in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern at typical topical exposure, but it can be irritating or sensitising for some individuals, particularly in leave-on products.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation; toxicology reviews
Citronellol
No known risks
A rose-like fragrance ingredient that occurs naturally in many essential oils and may also be manufactured. Its main cosmetic concern is contact allergy in susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific hazard is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions
Coumarin
No known risks
An aromatic fragrance ingredient found naturally in some plants and also manufactured. It is subject to fragrance-allergen labelling because it can sensitise susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions
Hexyl Cinnamal
No known risks
A synthetic floral fragrance ingredient. Its main consumer-relevant concern is skin sensitisation in susceptible users; no pregnancy-specific hazard is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: European Commission: Fragrance allergens labelling https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-products-specific-topics/fragrance-allergens-labelling_en; SCCS fragrance-allergen opinions
Limonene
No known risks
Limonene is a common fragrance component used at low levels in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical use, but it is a recognised fragrance allergen and may trigger irritation or sensitisation in some people, especially if the product oxidises over time.
Sources: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA; toxicology reviews
Linalool
No known risks
Linalool is a common fragrance component used at low levels in cosmetics; it is not a pregnancy-specific concern in topical use, but it is a recognised fragrance allergen and may trigger irritation or sensitisation in some people, especially if the product oxidises over time.
Sources: EU/UK cosmetics (fragrance allergen labelling); IFRA; toxicology reviews
Full recorded ingredient list
Water, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Sodium Chloride, Glycine Soja Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash have a Low risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Parfum (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Has every ingredient in Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash been assessed?
29 of 29 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
