Sodium Acetate
Sodium Acetate is a buffering and masking ingredient. It’s in 76 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium acetate: used to hold the pH steady.
What it does
Contains Sodium Acetate: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Acetate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37720, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii acetas.
Products that contain Sodium Acetate
L’Oréal
Elseve Phytoclear antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Gel douche délassant à l’extrait de bourgeons de figuier & aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel douche Taurine 100mg
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Jeden Tag Shampoo Mango
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Liso & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Target
Non-acetone nail polish remover
Lists fragrance
palmer’s
Lists fragrance, silicones
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde Crème
Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
palmer’s cocoa butter hand cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Garnier
Pure Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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