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 21, 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
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect soin hydratant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect surgras
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de douche Sensitive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Creme de douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche douceur, douche soin, huile d’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche nourissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme douche veloutée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème hydratante sensitive
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème lavante au parfum d’amande
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème lavante grenade
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème lavante mains lait et miel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Crème lavante protectrice bain & douche
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Crème pour les mains à l’huile d’amande et au lait
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Lait FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Crème Protection Solaire Spray FPS 50+ Sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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