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
Yves Rocher
Gel douche My Green Summer
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche oriental
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum caramel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum cerise et jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum mûre et grenade
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel Douche Peaux Sensibles Visage Corps Men
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche pour homme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche solide algue sauvage & criste marine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel intime
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Gel intimo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps & cheveux Camomille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps et cheveux aux extraits de calendula et de camomille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux baby
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux Nourisson et bébés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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