Overview
Dove Rich Moisture Hand and Face Wipes falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Benzoate | Synthetic | Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
| Citric Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
| Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
| Zinc Sulfate | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Anti-pigmentation,Antimicrobial,Astringent |
| Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Function
Fragrance, Emulsifying, Solubilizing
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A castor oil-derived ingredient often used to incorporate small amounts of oil (such as a fragrance) into a water-based product. PEG-4 HCO is a gold-standard solubilizer and can be used in low amounts due to its ability to solubilize things so well.
The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.