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
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Brilliant Under Eye Brightener Illuminating Corrector
Eye cream · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Dove
Brown Sugar & Coconut Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier ambre solaire
Brume solaire enfant sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Buildable Blur CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Bulldog
Bulldog Duschgel Zitrone & Bergamotte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Bulle gourmande, Lait, Fruit de la passion & Framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Lists silicones
Frank Body
Cacao Coffee Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Honest Beauty
Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Calming Lavender Bubble Bath & Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
Camouflage+ Matt Concealer
Lists fragrance
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
capri sapone al gelsomino jadmin soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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