History of Dove

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The creation of Dove's name is a well-guarded secret. Many believe the name stands for purity; others say peace. Although people do not agree on the name's meaning, everyone agrees that in cleansing, Dove defines natural beauty.

At first, Dove is use by men. The bar made its debut in Gl kits. It provides a fast and gentle lather even in hard or salt water. Dove was found to be so mild, it was used on the tender skin of burn victims.

"Dove Complexion Bar with Cleansing Cream" quickly earned a loyal following of women and men when it first introduced in 1955. Dove is the number one recommended cleansing product by pediatricians, dermatologists, obstetricians or gynecologists and general practitioners because it is made from an unique formula which contains 1/4 moisturizing cream.

Dove is so special because no other bar has delivered Dove's unique combination of cleansers, moisturizers and mildness. Dove's mild cleansing ingredients leave skin feeling moisturized unlike ordinary soaps which tend to cause dryness.