Dove Antibacterial Care Body Wash Versus Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free body washes. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Dove Antibacterial Care Body Wash 24 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dove Antibacterial Care Body Wash 24 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13%, Water, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Distearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%
Antimicrobial
Sodium Tallowate
Cleansing
Sodium Palmate
CleansingSodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Sodium Palm Kernelate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Palm Acid
Cleansing
Palm Kernel Acid
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tallow Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
PEG-6 Methyl Ether
SolventPentasodium Pentetate
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantBenzalkonium Chloride 0.1%, Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Palm Acid, Palm Kernel Acid, Stearic Acid, Tallow Acid, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, PEG-6 Methyl Ether, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, CI 19140, Titanium Dioxide, Alcohol, CI 15985, CI 14700
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Dove Antibacterial Care Body Wash 24 ingredients
Dial Gold Antibacterial Bar Soap 22 ingredients
