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
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo Elseve L’Oréal Hydra Detox 48h Anti-Caspa com 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Shampoo Intensiv Pflege mit Vanille-Duft und Mandelöl
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Ambiance de Plage
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Bergamote Fraîche
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Dahlia Rouge
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Fragrance Originale
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Soleil de Tanger
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Shower Gel Spa Du Maroc
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Tresemme Botanic Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
garnier
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à l’abricot et fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert & 5 Plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra doux shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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