Unilever’s Dove Faces Class Action Lawsuit over Retinol Body Wash

What the Dove lawsuit claims Plaintiff Rozaliya Ripa filed the complaint against Unilever United States Inc. on December 3, 2025, alleging violations of state and federal consumer protection laws.

The lawsuit targets Dove branded “retinol” skin cleansers, including body wash, body cleanser and body polish, which are marketed as providing the well known benefits of retinol.

Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, is widely used in cosmetic products for its potential anti-aging benefits like smoother texture and reduced appearance of fine lines. But Ripa argues that Dove’s rinse off cleansers cannot realistically deliver those effects because they are washed away moments after application.

How retinol is supposed to work According to the complaint, retinol must stay on the skin for a meaningful period to undergo biological conversion to retinoic acid, the active form that interacts with skin cells…