Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and oral care ingredient. It’s in 2,371 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bleu végétal
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Blink Triple Care
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Orkla
Bliw Kök Kjøkken Keittio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea Professional
Blond Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
AXE
Blue lavender
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Hair and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Zest Hair And Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Blurring Serum Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Live Tinted
Blush Crush Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ouai
Body Cleanser Dean Street
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser Melrose Place
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Body Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Body Scrub Peppermint Bark
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Scrub Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
softsoap
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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