Shampoo Specimen file

Dove, Nexxus & TRESemmé Dry Shampoos

Unilever aerosol dry shampoos recalled in 2022 after benzene was found.

Recalls, lawsuits & findings 2 on file
Settlement · 2026 $3.625M benzene settlement: preliminary approval denied A proposed $3,625,000 settlement over benzene in the recalled dry shampoos was NOT approved: a federal judge in Connecticut denied preliminary approval on Feb 17, 2026 citing an over-broad class, and sent it back to negotiation. Not resolved. Source →
Recall · 2022 · resolved Unilever dry shampoo benzene recall October 2022 recall of aerosol dry shampoos across Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TRESemmé, and Bed Head after benzene was traced to the propellant. Resolved. Source →

Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

We don't recommend the recalled aerosols. Benzene near the scalp and breathing zone led to a recall and a settlement.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

Rice-starch dry shampoo driven by butane/isobutane/propane propellants that were the source of the benzene, plus fragrance.

A couple to know 2 ingredients we flag
Watch Alcohol Denat. (sometimes listed as Denatured Alcohol) Can be drying; used as a solvent and preservative. Concern depends on concentration.
Watch Fragrance (sometimes listed as Parfum) Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.

Ingredient list reviewed

  • Butane
  • Isobutane
  • Propane
  • Alcohol Denat. also listed as Denatured Alcohol, SD Alcohol Watch
  • Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
  • Cetrimonium Chloride
  • Distarch Phosphate
  • Silica also listed as Silica, E551
  • Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch

Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.

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Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TRESemmé, and Bed Head were Unilever brands at the time of the recall.

Ownership record Acquired
Founded
1957
Headquarters
London, UK
Control
Owned by Unilever

Where to buy

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