Dove Antibacterial Soap Review: Benefits & Risks

The Dove Antibacterial Soap is actually called the Dove Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar.

Dove has been around for a while and they have a wide range of cleansers, soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants, hand soaps, body washes, lotions, etc. Their price points also make them a super affordable brand.

But how well does this beauty bar work?

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What Is The Dove Antibacterial Soap

The Dove Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar is made using a formula that has plant-based cleansers and is sulfate-free and paraben-free. It is dermatologist-reviewed and pH-balanced, as well.

But what makes it even better is that it is also antibacterial. The antibacterial agent used in this formula is Benzalkonium Chloride.

However, it also contains fragrance and dyes. This means that it may not be the best for people with extra sensitive skin or for people who are either sensitive to or allergic to fragrances and dyes.

On the plus side, though, it also contains moisturizing ingredients that prevent the cleanser from stripping your skin completely. So, you should not feel extra dry after your shower.

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Ingredient List

The Dove Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar contains:

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

Stearic Acid
Sodium Oleate
Sodium Stearate

Water (Aqua)
Sodium Isethionate
Lauric Acid

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Sodium Laurate
Fragrance (Parfum)

Benzalkonium Chloride
Dipropylene Glycol
Sodium Chloride

Tetrasodium Etidronate
Tetrasodium EDTA
Kaolin or Titanium Dioxide

Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)

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Benefits Of Using the Dove Antibacterial Soap

This soap:

Cleanses the skin
Gets rid of 99% of bacteria

Moisturizes the skin

My Experience

For me, this soap was gentle enough to be used every day on my body. However, I avoid using fragrances on my face and I found that my face became a little too dry after trying this a few times.

However, it worked great for my mild underarm odor and it left my skin feeling relatively moisturized after each bath. I still needed to moisturize but I did not feel stripped.

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What is the Dove Antibacterial Soap most good for?

This soap is great for anyone who wants to cleanse their skin of excess bacteria but needs something that will not be too harsh.

Many people use it for small wounds or surgery sites. Others mainly use it to help with armpit and body odor.

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Is it good for sensitive skin?

The Dove Antibacterial Soap is designed to be gentle enough to be used every day, even on sensitive skin.

However, if you are especially sensitive to fragrances or dyes, you may have to skip this one. Also, make sure that you check the ingredients list to see whether you might be allergic to any of the ingredients.

Will it help with acne?

The Dove Antibacterial Soap can help with acne. Its antibacterial properties make it great for cleansing areas that are prone to excess bacteria like active acne lesions.

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Where can the Dove Antibacterial Soap be used?

It can be used anywhere on the body (including your face) except directly on or in your private parts.

This soap contains cleansers and other ingredients that were not designed to be used on the gentle and pH-sensitive areas of your skin like your private areas.

Side Effects Of Using The Dove Antibacterial Soap

Like all skincare products, the most common side effects associated with this sopa are irritation and allergic reactions.

These are always a possibility, especially with people who are very sensitive to various ingredients.

I always recommend doing an initial patch test before applying soaps or any product all over your skin.

Also, always read your labels and ingredient lists properly. Make sure that you are not known to be allergic to anything that is listed. If you are unsure, get professional advice, especially if you are using this soap on surgery sites or wounds.