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Dove Bond Intense Repair shampoo

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Dove Bond Intense Repair shampoo

Shampoo Contains fragrance Contains colorants
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Expert note

Poor quality shampoo for Straight, Damaged, Dry, Porous hair. Multiple concerning ingredients present - seek better options.

Dove Bond Intense Repair shampoo by Dove — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, MEA, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Sodium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 17200, CI 42090, Guaiazulene, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Carbomer

Key Ingredients

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Milder surfactant but can still be drying

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Harsh surfactant stripping natural oils, causes dryness

TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils and cause dryness

MEA

Potential irritant, avoid

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Fragrance ingredient that can cause irritation and dryness

Sodium Chloride

Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate Milder surfactant but can still be drying Bad
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Harsh surfactant stripping natural oils, causes dryness Bad
TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate Harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils and cause dryness Bad
MEA Potential irritant, avoid Bad
Butylphenyl Methylpropional Fragrance ingredient that can cause irritation and dryness Bad
Sodium Chloride Salt - thickener, can be drying in high amounts Moderate
Dimethiconol Heavy silicone for conditioning and shine, may cause buildup Moderate
Fragrance Can cause allergies or irritation Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster, used in small amounts Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
Hexyl Cinnamal Jasmine-scented fragrance, may cause allergic reactions Moderate
Linalool Fragrance component, potential allergen Moderate
Limonene Fragrance from citrus, may cause sensitivity in some Moderate
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative and solvent, may be drying in high amounts Moderate
Citronellol Fragrance component with potential for irritation Moderate
Geraniol Fragrance ingredient that may cause sensitivity Moderate
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Fragrance ingredient with no direct hair benefits Moderate
CI 17200 Red dye used for color enhancement, no conditioning benefits Moderate
CI 42090 Blue dye for aesthetic purposes, no conditioning properties Moderate
Guaiazulene Anti-inflammatory agent that soothes scalp but minimal hair benefit Moderate
Water Base solvent, neutral Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Carbomer Synthetic thickener, creates gel texture Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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