Learn more about Dove deodorant ingredients
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Deodorants target odor with active, antibacterial agents like triclosan or alcohol, which help reduce bacteria that causes odor. Dove deodorants, however, control odor with gentler, skin-friendly ingredients that also nourish and moisturize your underarms.
Antiperspirants are designed to reduce sweat, so their active ingredient is typically an aluminum compound which temporarily blocks your sweat glands. Dove combines this with other antiperspirant ingredients that offer comfort and care for your skin.
Aluminum salts form a temporary gel barrier near the top of your sweat glands, keeping underarms dry by reducing the amount of sweat that can get to your skin’s surface. We're always reviewing the latest research to make sure there have been no changes in this ingredient’s safety. This is supported by a number of cancer experts and health authorities like Cancer Research UK, the US Breast Cancer Alliance and the National Cancer Institute.
Inactive antiperspirant and deodorant ingredients are components that give your skin care essentials their smooth, easy-to-apply texture and refreshing scent, but don't directly target sweat or odor. These can include moisturizers, emollients and carriers.
Dove is committed to cruelty-free beauty. That’s why all Dove deodorants and antiperspirants are certified cruelty-free by PETA, ensuring that no animal testing is involved in their development.