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
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dandruff Coconut Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Danger Time
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dark Temptation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Dark Temptation Face & Body Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Cedarwood + Bergamot
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lavender + Ylang Ylang
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
deal worthy
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Irish Spring
Deep Action Scrub Men’s Exfoliating Face & Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Cleansing Bar 3PK
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Unilever
Deep Moisture
Lists fragrance
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Axe
Deep Space Chill Out gel douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Delicate Orchid & Amber Pampering Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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