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
Ouai
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Henkel
Diadermine Bi-Phase Express Oogreinigingslotion
Lists exfoliating acid
Dior
Dior Homme Gel Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dawn Ultra
Dishwashing Liquid
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Cien
Dissolvant sans acétone
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Dobbeldusch Sport 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Douche 3 en 1 corps-visage-cheveux Agrumes verts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Baume de soin Nutrition intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Crème de soin Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Douche crème hydratante Lait, Grenade & Fleur d’hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Huile de soin Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT MANGUE et ANANAS
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT POMME et POIRE
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Douche soin crème surgras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Douche soin crème veloutée, au beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Douche Vanille gourmande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
dove beauty nourishing
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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