ASA On Baby Dove Microbiome Claims: Unilever’s Evidence Comes Up Short
Executive Summary
Unilever’s in vitro and clinical studies examining the effects of glycerol, an ingredient in Baby Dove wash and lotion, were inadequate to substantiate microbiome claims as consumers are likely to understand them, according to a 13 January decision from the UK-based Advertising Standards Authority.
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