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DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo.

Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
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About this product

A dandruff shampoo formulated with zinc pyrithione to fight dandruff while delivering conditioning benefits, designed for those seeking both scalp treatment and hair nourishment.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

86%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Nourishing formula for dry hair
  • Conditioning while fighting dandruff
  • Avoids sensitizing preservatives

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This shampoo stands out among zinc pyrithione formulas for being notably conditioning even as it tackles dandruff, which means those with dry hair get relief without the usual drying trade-off. The zinc pyrithione calms the yeast overgrowth behind dandruff and reduces inflammation, while coconut oil adds extra nourishment to the hair itself. One thing to check: some versions contain methylchloroisothiazolinone, a preservative with a high rate of contact dermatitis, so read the ingredient list carefully to avoid that one.
    Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2025

    What the gurus are saying.

    Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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    Yay
    "If you have super dry hair and want something even more nourishing, check out Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. Of all the shampoos with zinc pyrithione, this one [...] is probably the most nourishing. [...] It still contains the active ingredient zinc pyrithione to fight dandruff, but as you're rinsing it through it is quite conditioning for the hair."
    Top Pick: nourishing anti-dandruff shampoo
    All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
    Dermatologist-Approved: The Best Drugstore Haircare You NEED to Try | Dr. Jenny Liu
    "If you have super dry hair and want something even more nourishing, check out Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. Of all the shampoos with zinc pyrithione, this one [...] is probably the most nourishing. [...] It still contains the active ingredient zinc pyrithione to fight dandruff, but as you're rinsing it through it is quite conditioning for the hair."
    Improve Hair Growth With These Scalp Care Must Do's | Dr. Jenny Liu
    "Dove over the counter is one of my favorites from drugstores that has in perfume but often formulated in a more conditioning way that is really good for dry hair if you have dandruff. One thing I want to bring up is that studies have shown that for those especially struggling with androgenic hair loss adding in an anti-dandruff shampoo has been shown to reduce hair thinning but also really help to boost the efficacy of minoxidil."
    Yay
    "This is one of my favorite dandruff shampoos and has zinc pyrithione in it, really good it's not drying in my experience"
    All 9 takes from Dr Dray
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    "I'm loving the Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with zinc pyrithione. It's handy for travel, the little shampoo and conditioner samples."
    My thoughts on SERUMS and DOVE DERMACARE SHAMPOO
    "I loved it. It's the anti-dandruff shampoo and the anti-dandruff conditioner both with zinc pyrithione, which is a wonderful ingredient for dandruff because it helps calm down that overabundance of malassezia. It's anti-inflammatory. I've been using this since the beginning of the year, around January. [...] In addition to the zinc pyrithione, both the shampoo and the conditioner have coconut oil, which is really good for the hair. You have to read the ingredients really carefully though because I found some versions of this [...] have that preservative in it that I don't recommend, the methylchloroisothiazolinone. Those preservatives are pretty sensitizing and have a high rate of contact dermatitis. I try and avoid them as much as possible [...] because they are so sensitizing. [...] These don't have that."
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    "I have to say the Dove DermaCare series I've been using for the past several months has been great."
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    "This is one of my favorite dandruff shampoos and has zinc pyrithione in it, really good it's not drying in my experience"
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    "I love their shampoo and conditioners. I love the Derma series specifically the anti-dandruff shampoo. They have been really really good."
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    "I really like this Dove DermaCare Scalp Zinc [pyrithione] anti-dandruff shampoo. It's really good. Some anti-dandruff shampoos like Head and Shoulders can be a little drying, but this Dove one is a great option."
    OLAY STRIKES AGAIN | @DrDrayzday *Vlog*
    "I'm still using that Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, and I've had it for several months now and I am still using it and have not made it through the bottle."
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    "I'm still using the Dove DermaCare anti-dander shampoo, along with the zinc pyrithione shampoo and the zinc pyrithione conditioner."
    *Vlog* Mystery Ingredients & Skin Care Application Tips 😳 @DrDrayzday
    "I shampooed my hair with the Dove DermaCare zinc pyrithione shampoo and this stuff's amazing. I got a little nervous because a comment said their bottle listed methyl isothiazolinone as an ingredient while mine has phenoxyethanol instead, so I'm not sure if it's a labeling error or a formula change, but I've still been really happy with the Dove anti-dandruff shampoo itself."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo?

    A dandruff shampoo formulated with zinc pyrithione to fight dandruff while delivering conditioning benefits, designed for those seeking both scalp treatment and hair nourishment.

    Is Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo worth it?

    Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

    What is Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo's Guru Score?

    Dove DermaCare Anti-Dandruff Shampoo holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

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