Active Comfort 3-in-1 Hair

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24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
5. 5Sodium Lauroyl IsethionateSodium Lauroyl Isethionate is a mild cleansing agent, or surfactant, that lifts oil and…
6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
7. 7Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
8. 8ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
9. 9Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
10. 10Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
11. 11Lauric AcidLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid from coconut and palm kernel oils. Its main job…
12. 12Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
13. 13Hydroxystearic Acid
14. 14Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
15. 15Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
16. 16Sodium IsethionateSodium Isethionate is the sodium salt of isethionic acid, a small, water-friendly…
17. 17Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
18. 18PPG-6PPG-6 is a polypropylene glycol, a lightweight polymer built from about six repeating…
19. 19Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
20. 20Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
21. 21LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
23. 23Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
24. 24VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…

Source: Dove Men+Care product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/dove-men+care-active-comfort-hair-face-and-body-wash, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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