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
Eucerin
Eucerin, Roughness Relief Lotion, Fragrance Free
Lists exfoliating acid
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum Foundation SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
every man jack 3n1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Every man jack deo
Lists fragrance
FORIA
Everyday Body Wash with Organic Botanicals
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
everyone 3in1 soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Soap Coconut + Lemon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Soap Lavender + Aloe
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Baxter of California
EXFOLIATING BODY WASH
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Exfotonic gel exfoliant effet peau neuve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Extra Gentle Coconut Shower and Bath Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Extra Gentle Daily Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Redken
Extreme Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Fa Men Black Moon Piment Rouge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Fa Men speedster energisant shampoing douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Family Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Farb Booster
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Feel Awake
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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