Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo is a hair with 27 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Sodium Salicylate. Common allergens: fragrance.
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsIs Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Sodium Salicylate. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo contains fragrance, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Use with care
- Fragrance or essential oils (Perfume, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in Dove Anti Dandruff Shampoo?
27 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Water
- 2.Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- 3.Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 4.Dimethiconol
- 5.Tea-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
- 6.Zinc Pyrithione
- 7.Dimethicone
- 8.Laureth-4
- 9.Laureth-23
- 10.Poloxamer 407
- 11.Sodium Chloride
- 12.Perfume
- 13.Glycerin
- 14.Carbomer
- 15.Phenoxyethanol
- 16.Sodium Hydroxide
- 17.Sodium Salicylate
- 18.Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- 19.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- 20.Lysine Monohydrochloride
- 21.Zinc Sulfate
- 22.Citric Acid
- 23.Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- 24.Citronellol
- 25.Coumarin
- 26.Geraniol
- 27.Linalool
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.