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 23, 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
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer with Skincare Ingredients
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Balea
5% UREA - DUSCHE+SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
7-Kräuter Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Origins
A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
A thousand wishes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
L’Oréal
Accord Parfait fond de teint unifiant sur-mesure Lin
Lists silicones
Dove
Acne Clear Serum Body Wash with clearing Salicylic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Acne Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Differin
Acne-Clearing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yardley London
Activated Charcoal Moisturizing Bath Bar
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Active Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Active Clean Gel douche Charbon Actif
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Colgate
ACTIVE SALT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Adidas
Active Start Body hair face revitalising
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Adidas Ice Dive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Advance Techniques Intense Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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