Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and oral care ingredient. It’s in 2,467 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
Table salt. Thickens cleansing formulas and, in some products, acts as a scrub.
What it does
Contains Sodium Chloride: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Chloride: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Chloride: oral-care
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37813, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii chloridum and salt.
Products that contain Sodium Chloride
Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
vo5
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Andrelon
Volume & Care
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse 12
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Volumen Shampoo Bio-Bambus Bio-Orangenminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Maracuja & Orchidee
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Patchouli & Jasmin
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Volumen-Kick Shampoo Bio-Kiwi Bio-Apfelminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yes to
Volumising shampoo
280 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Volumizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
walmart soap 3n1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Warm Vanilla + Sweet Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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