Dove Ingredients & Sustainability

Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. Discover how we’re committed to contributing to a nature-positive planet through sustainable business practices, reducing our environmental impact and sourcing eco-friendly ingredients.

How Dove Sources Quality Eco-friendly Ingredients

Dove is constantly evolving how we source and farm ingredients so we can provide you with cruelty-free beauty products that work, without sacrificing the integrity of our ingredients. We also work with environmental experts and partners to help offset our carbon footprint by investing in protecting and restoring natural habitats and supporting sustainable farming practices.

Cruelty-Free and PETA Approved Cruelty-Free Real Beauty Product Testing

Dove is committed to supporting animals worldwide, by championing a ban on animal testing for cosmetics worldwide proudly. Our products are never tested on animals. We proudly create beauty products that are PETA Approved and cruelty-free.
Recycling Plastic and Reducing Waste

Through our Circular Care initiative, we are committed to making the future of plastic more circular through action, innovation and partnerships. Dove is investing in sustainable packaging that is reusable, recyclable and compostable. We’re investing in new formats to reduce the need for plastic bottles and partnering with organizations including Closed Loop Fund to improve recycling accessibility and circular packaging models. Learn more about Dove’s commitment to reducing waste and protecting our planet.
Protecting & Restoring Natural Habitats

At Dove, we know the Earth is a precious gift with finite resources. We are focused on reducing our supply chain’s impact on nature with mindful business operations. Dove is invested in leaving our earth better than we found it, by partnering with the Rimba Collective to help restore rainforest, peatlands and mangroves in Southeast Asia. Explore how Dove is making a positive impact on our planet and how you can help too.
Using Regenerative Ingredients & Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Responsible sourcing of ingredients starts before selecting high quality ingredients to add to our product formulas. At Dove, we believe that it’s our responsibility to ensure the ingredients we use are farmed and harvested in an ethical way. We use regenerative farming practices to reduce our carbon footprint, promote Earth’s biodiversity and fight climate change.
Protecting our Water with Biodegradable Body Wash

After you use a body wash or shampoo, it goes down the drain and into our water systems. Dove has committed to having more than 98% of biodegradable ingredients in rinse-off products by 2030. Read on to find out how the innovative teams at Dove are working to protect our aquatic ecosystems and create sustainable solutions.

Dove’s Commitment to Ingredient Transparency

Dove strives to be transparent about how we create our products and the ingredients we use in them. We focus on creating eco-friendly and sustainable products that you will love to use.

Types of Ingredients in Dove Products

Learn how Dove carefully selects the ingredients that go into each of our products. Dove has a high standard of ingredients, meaning each product is carefully formulated so you never have to compromise on quality or care. Read on to get a deeper look on the types of ingredients Dove uses in our products and the purpose each ingredient has, such as Mineral Oil (moisturizing agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Silicones (hair bonder), Surfactants (cleanser), Aluminum (sweat and odor control).
Ingredients that are Not in Dove Products

Knowing the ingredients that are not in your beauty products can be just as important as knowing what is in them. At Dove, we have a high standard of what goes into our products and do not use unnecessary, harmful or harsh ingredients. Get a better understanding of the ingredients we’re choosing to avoid in our product formulas, such as Lyral (fragrance with high allergen count), Triclosan and Triclocarban (antimicrobial chemicals) and Phthalates(can lead to microplastics).
Ingredient, Fragrance and Allergen Transparency

Everyone has different reactions to ingredients and personal preferences. At Dove you don’t ever have to wonder what ingredients are in our products. Get a better understanding of the ingredients we’re choosing to avoid in our product formulas you don’t have to question if it contains something you’re allergic or sensitive to. Note: You can find the ingredients for specific products on our website or on the back of our packaging.

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SHOP REFILLABLES

Yes, Dove is committed to providing high quality, lovable beauty products, while operating in a eco-friendly and sustainable manner, as demonstrated by their commitments to recycling, cruelty free testing and sustainable sourcing of ingredients.

Dove has a variety of programs that promote environmentally friendly business practices, including:

Cruelty-Free Real Beauty Testing

Reducing and Reusing Plastic

Protecting our natural habitats

Responsible ingredient farming and sourcing

Start by looking at the ingredients and use an ingredient glossary as your guide to what to look for when picking a body wash. You can also get more information by visiting a brand’s website to learn more about their business and manufacturing practices.

Ingredient transparency means a brand helps consumers understand what is in a product, why those ingredients are used, and how the brand approaches safety, quality, and product performance. Dove gives consumers ingredient transparency by clearly communicating all ingredients on our website and on each product’s package.