What does Dove Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash do for your skin?

It gently buffs away dull, dry skin to leave skin feeling ultra-soft. It’s also made with plant-based moisturizers and millions of MicroMoisture droplets to hydrate skin as it cleanses.

What does this body wash smell like?

This body wash blends notes of sea minerals with the fresh floral notes of lily of the valley, balanced with the slightly warmer scent of driftwood – a crisp, clean scent to uplift and energize your senses every time you shower.

Is Dove Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash free from harsh ingredients?

Yes. This body wash is sulfate-free and paraben-free, and it's formulated without harsh exfoliants so it cares for your skin as it cleanses and exfoliates.

Is Dove Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash dermatologist recommended?

Yes. Dove is the number one dermatologist-recommended body wash brand, and this product is part of that trusted lineup.

Is the packaging environmentally friendly?

Yes, the body wash comes in a 100% recycled plastic bottle and has a 98% biodegradable formula.

Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash

Name: Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Brand: Dove
SKU: 011111125186
Rating: 4.4 (542 reviews)

A gently exfoliating body wash infused with sea minerals that buffs away dull skin for a lusciously smooth, soft feel.

PETA Approved Vegan

Microbiome gentle

#1 dermatologist recommended brand

No sulfate

No parabens

100% recycled plastic bottle

"For patients with sensitive or reactive skin, I often recommend a simple, fragrance-free cleanser like this one. It has just 10 essential ingredients, is free from sulfates and parabens, gently cleanses without disrupting the skin, and helps to leave skin feeling soft, calm, and comfortable."

Dr. Luke

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"As a dermatologist, I love seeing active, facial-grade ingredients in body care. This serum body wash has 2% niacinamide and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and promote natural skin renewal for healthier-looking skin."

Dr. Gohara

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"This is one of my go-to recommendations for people with extremely dry skin. Formulated with a blend of hyaluronic acid and squalane, it is great at locking in moisture for long-lasting hydration."

Dr. Luke

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"I have been recommending the Dove Beauty Bar for as long as I can remember. It replenishes moisture that can be lost during cleansing; is pH-balanced, doesn’t block pores, and cleanses without causing dryness, leaving skin feeling soft."

Dr. Gohara

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"Patients often tell me they want a cleanser that is both gentle and smells great and the truth is they can have both. I recommend this bar to my patients looking for a mild and replenishing cleanser with a warm scent and I have personally used Dove beauty bars for years."

Dr. Luke

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"Many of my patients ask me to recommend cleansers the whole family can use and this fragrance-free Beauty Bar is top of my list. It’s mild enough for even eczema-prone skin."

Dr. Gohara

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"Some of my patients have dry skin after using antibacterial cleansers, and that’s when I recommend Dove Antibacterial Body Wash. It’s clinically proven to eliminate 99% of bacteria, but because it's also milder than soap and sulfate-free, so not only doesn’t it dry out your skin, it actually leaves it feeling soft."

Dr. Gohara

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"Some antibacterial soaps can dry out your skin, but Dove Beauty Bar is not a soap. It's a cleanser that removes 99% of bacteria without stripping your skin of essential moisture."

Dr. Gohara

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"This oil-to-lather body wash is great for my patients who experience very dry skin. It has 50% Glycerin Serum, and it feels great, leaving skin soft and smooth after use."

Dr. Luke

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"I see a lot of underarm irritation due to excessive sweating. I like recommending Dove clinical-strength formulas that contain effective ingredients that benefit your skin. These sticks help prevent sweat for 96 hours and are made with a 7% nourishing serum to care for skin."

Dr. Luke

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"If you're looking for maximum sweat protection in a soft solid, I recommend this antiperspirant. It delivers 96 hours of clinical sweat protection, helps prevent irritation, and actually cares for the skin barrier on your underarms."

Dr. Gohara

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"When my patients with sensitive skin ask for antiperspirant recommendations, I always suggest this fragrance-free, hypoallergenic one. It combines 72-hour protection with Pro-Ceramide Technology to leave underarms feeling dry, comfortable, and resilient."

Dr. Gohara

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"I love shower products that use clinically effective ingredients to target specific skin concerns. I recommend this body wash with 1% salicylic acid to my patients with back acne, because salicylic acid can penetrate deeply into pores and helps prevent breakouts."

Dr. Luke

00011111049451

"When my patients ask for an aluminum-free deodorant recommendation, this is at the top of my list. Not only is it alcohol-free, it’s also made with 35% nourishing serum that contains vitamin E and niacinamide, which means it helps to care for your skin barrier while preventing dryness and irritation."

Dr. Gohara

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• Gently exfoliating body wash for smooth, soft skin

• Buffs away dull skin for a radiant, healthy-looking glow

• Creamy body wash infused with sea minerals

• Made with millions of MicroMoistureTM droplets

• 98% biodegradable formula* packaged in 100% recycled plastic bottles

• PETA-Approved Vegan body wash 

*98% of ingredients break down into carbon dioxide, water & minerals (OECD test methods 301, 302 and/or 310).

Goodbye harsh exfoliants, hello gentle exfoliation. You deserve seriously smooth skin with every wash, so meet your exfoliating essential,  Dove Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash. Buffing away dry skin in the most caring way, it delivers ultra-soft skin with a healthy-looking glow, morning, noon and night. 

Get ready to exfoliate and moisturize at the same time (yes, it’s possible). Our moisturizing body wash redefines the way you cleanse - made with plant-based moisturizers and millions of MicroMoistureTM droplets to reveal hydrated, soft skin.

But wait, that’s not all – indulge in its crisp sea minerals scent to feel uplifted and energized as soon as you step out of the shower.

As the #1 dermatologist-recommended body wash brand, you can rest assured that our Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash is specifically designed for microbiome-gentle cleansing – helping to strengthen and protect your skin’s natural moisture barrier to keep it balanced. Plus, it’s a sulfate and paraben-free body wash.

Reach for this exfoliating body wash for care you can trust. Not only is it packaged in a 100% recyclable, ergonomic bottle with a 98% biodegradable formula*, but our Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash is a vegan body wash and Dove is globally PETA approved. 

*98% of ingredients break down into carbon dioxide, water & minerals (OECD test methods 301, 302 and/or 310).

Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Hydrated Silica, Fragrance (Parfum), Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxystearic Acid, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Jojoba Esters, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).

• Gentle exfoliation 
Exfoliating doesn’t need to be harsh on your skin. That’s why we designed a soothing body wash that works to exfoliate dry skin in the most skin-loving way. Here’s the lowdown - this exfoliating body wash is made with plant-based moisturizers and millions of MicroMoistureTM droplets to give you beautifully smooth skin with a healthy-looking glow. You’re welcome. 

• Revealing naturally smooth skin 
Smooth skin, ahead. This moisturizing body wash gives you touchably soft skin that makes you feel like the best version of yourself. But that’s not all, it’s also kind to your skin from within, specifically to your microbiome - the microorganisms that live within the skin to keep it healthy and balanced. 

• A beautifully scented body wash 
A body wash that smells of fresh sea minerals? Tick. Add this lusciously creamy body wash to your shower shelf and indulge in its crisp, clean scent with every wash. We can’t think of anything better to uplift and energize you from AM to PM. 

• Care you can count on 
Our Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash is vegan and Dove is globally approved by PETA. Plus, this body wash has a 98% biodegradable formula* and is packaged a 100% recycled plastic bottle.

*98% of ingredients break down into carbon dioxide, water & minerals (OECD test methods 301, 302 and/or 310)

Squeeze Dove Exfoliate Body Wash into your palms or onto a loofah. Then, massage the nourishing formula onto your skin and enjoy the refreshing scent of sea minerals before rinsing off. Revived skin that feels oh-so-soft awaits.

Remember to shower with lukewarm water and massage our Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash into your skin in circular motions. Then, rinse away and enjoy the feeling of instantly smoother skin - voilà!

Top Reviews

"For patients with sensitive or reactive skin, I often recommend a simple, fragrance-free cleanser like this one. It has just 10 essential ingredients, is free from sulfates and parabens, gently cleanses without disrupting the skin, and helps to leave skin feeling soft, calm, and comfortable."

Dr. Luke

00011111049444

"As a dermatologist, I love seeing active, facial-grade ingredients in body care. This serum body wash has 2% niacinamide and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and promote natural skin renewal for healthier-looking skin."

Dr. Gohara

00011111055230

"This is one of my go-to recommendations for people with extremely dry skin. Formulated with a blend of hyaluronic acid and squalane, it is great at locking in moisture for long-lasting hydration."

Dr. Luke

00011111049420

"I have been recommending the Dove Beauty Bar for as long as I can remember. It replenishes moisture that can be lost during cleansing; is pH-balanced, doesn’t block pores, and cleanses without causing dryness, leaving skin feeling soft."

Dr. Gohara

00011111610798

"Patients often tell me they want a cleanser that is both gentle and smells great and the truth is they can have both. I recommend this bar to my patients looking for a mild and replenishing cleanser with a warm scent and I have personally used Dove beauty bars for years."

Dr. Luke

00011111076273

00011111613782

"Some of my patients have dry skin after using antibacterial cleansers, and that’s when I recommend Dove Antibacterial Body Wash. It’s clinically proven to eliminate 99% of bacteria, but because it's also milder than soap and sulfate-free, so not only doesn’t it dry out your skin, it actually leaves it feeling soft."

Dr. Gohara

00011111025837

00011111027275

00011111061699

"I see a lot of underarm irritation due to excessive sweating. I like recommending Dove clinical-strength formulas that contain effective ingredients that benefit your skin. These sticks help prevent sweat for 96 hours and are made with a 7% nourishing serum to care for skin."

Dr. Luke

00079400008794

"If you're looking for maximum sweat protection in a soft solid, I recommend this antiperspirant. It delivers 96 hours of clinical sweat protection, helps prevent irritation, and actually cares for the skin barrier on your underarms."

Dr. Gohara

00079400008787

00079400530974

"When my patients with sensitive skin ask for antiperspirant recommendations, I always suggest this fragrance-free, hypoallergenic one. It combines 72-hour protection with Pro-Ceramide Technology to leave underarms feeling dry, comfortable, and resilient."

Dr. Gohara

00079400355881

00079400342188

"I love shower products that use clinically effective ingredients to target specific skin concerns. I recommend this body wash with 1% salicylic acid to my patients with back acne, because salicylic acid can penetrate deeply into pores and helps prevent breakouts."

Dr. Luke

00011111049451

"When my patients ask for an aluminum-free deodorant recommendation, this is at the top of my list. Not only is it alcohol-free, it’s also made with 35% nourishing serum that contains vitamin E and niacinamide, which means it helps to care for your skin barrier while preventing dryness and irritation."

Dr. Gohara

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"For patients with sensitive or reactive skin, I often recommend a simple, fragrance-free cleanser like this one. It has just 10 essential ingredients, is free from sulfates and parabens, gently cleanses without disrupting the skin, and helps to leave skin feeling soft, calm, and comfortable."

"As a dermatologist, I love seeing active, facial-grade ingredients in body care. This serum body wash has 2% niacinamide and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and promote natural skin renewal for healthier-looking skin."

"This is one of my go-to recommendations for people with extremely dry skin. Formulated with a blend of hyaluronic acid and squalane, it is great at locking in moisture for long-lasting hydration."

"I have been recommending the Dove Beauty Bar for as long as I can remember. It replenishes moisture that can be lost during cleansing; is pH-balanced, doesn’t block pores, and cleanses without causing dryness, leaving skin feeling soft."

"Patients often tell me they want a cleanser that is both gentle and smells great and the truth is they can have both. I recommend this bar to my patients looking for a mild and replenishing cleanser with a warm scent and I have personally used Dove beauty bars for years."

"Many of my patients ask me to recommend cleansers the whole family can use and this fragrance-free Beauty Bar is top of my list. It’s mild enough for even eczema-prone skin."

"Some antibacterial soaps can dry out your skin, but Dove Beauty Bar is not a soap. It's a cleanser that removes 99% of bacteria without stripping your skin of essential moisture."

"This oil-to-lather body wash is great for my patients who experience very dry skin. It has 50% Glycerin Serum, and it feels great, leaving skin soft and smooth after use."

"I see a lot of underarm irritation due to excessive sweating. I like recommending Dove clinical-strength formulas that contain effective ingredients that benefit your skin. These sticks help prevent sweat for 96 hours and are made with a 7% nourishing serum to care for skin."

"If you're looking for maximum sweat protection in a soft solid, I recommend this antiperspirant. It delivers 96 hours of clinical sweat protection, helps prevent irritation, and actually cares for the skin barrier on your underarms."

"This clinical-strength antiperspirant is one of my top recommendations for patients who experience sweating caused by heat, stress, and hormones."

"When my patients with sensitive skin ask for antiperspirant recommendations, I always suggest this fragrance-free, hypoallergenic one. It combines 72-hour protection with Pro-Ceramide Technology to leave underarms feeling dry, comfortable, and resilient."

"For my patients who are looking for a cool refreshing fragrance, this is my go-to product that also provides long lasting sweat protection."

"I love shower products that use clinically effective ingredients to target specific skin concerns. I recommend this body wash with 1% salicylic acid to my patients with back acne, because salicylic acid can penetrate deeply into pores and helps prevent breakouts."

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"For patients with sensitive or reactive skin, I often recommend a simple, fragrance-free cleanser like this one. It has just 10 essential ingredients, is free from sulfates and parabens, gently cleanses without disrupting the skin, and helps to leave skin feeling soft, calm, and comfortable."

"As a dermatologist, I love seeing active, facial-grade ingredients in body care. This serum body wash has 2% niacinamide and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and promote natural skin renewal for healthier-looking skin."

"This is one of my go-to recommendations for people with extremely dry skin. Formulated with a blend of hyaluronic acid and squalane, it is great at locking in moisture for long-lasting hydration."

"I have been recommending the Dove Beauty Bar for as long as I can remember. It replenishes moisture that can be lost during cleansing; is pH-balanced, doesn’t block pores, and cleanses without causing dryness, leaving skin feeling soft."

"Patients often tell me they want a cleanser that is both gentle and smells great and the truth is they can have both. I recommend this bar to my patients looking for a mild and replenishing cleanser with a warm scent and I have personally used Dove beauty bars for years."

"Many of my patients ask me to recommend cleansers the whole family can use and this fragrance-free Beauty Bar is top of my list. It’s mild enough for even eczema-prone skin."

"Some antibacterial soaps can dry out your skin, but Dove Beauty Bar is not a soap. It's a cleanser that removes 99% of bacteria without stripping your skin of essential moisture."

"This oil-to-lather body wash is great for my patients who experience very dry skin. It has 50% Glycerin Serum, and it feels great, leaving skin soft and smooth after use."

"I see a lot of underarm irritation due to excessive sweating. I like recommending Dove clinical-strength formulas that contain effective ingredients that benefit your skin. These sticks help prevent sweat for 96 hours and are made with a 7% nourishing serum to care for skin."

"If you're looking for maximum sweat protection in a soft solid, I recommend this antiperspirant. It delivers 96 hours of clinical sweat protection, helps prevent irritation, and actually cares for the skin barrier on your underarms."

"This clinical-strength antiperspirant is one of my top recommendations for patients who experience sweating caused by heat, stress, and hormones."

"When my patients with sensitive skin ask for antiperspirant recommendations, I always suggest this fragrance-free, hypoallergenic one. It combines 72-hour protection with Pro-Ceramide Technology to leave underarms feeling dry, comfortable, and resilient."

"For my patients who are looking for a cool refreshing fragrance, this is my go-to product that also provides long lasting sweat protection."

"I love shower products that use clinically effective ingredients to target specific skin concerns. I recommend this body wash with 1% salicylic acid to my patients with back acne, because salicylic acid can penetrate deeply into pores and helps prevent breakouts."

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