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
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel douche Taurine 100mg
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Hydra Sensitive Gel douche sève de Bouleau (format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dove
Hydrating Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Hydrating Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Hydrating Milk Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 30 - Milk SPF for Sensitive Skin
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Hydrobubble Deep Foam Cleanser for Oily Skin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
trend it up
Hydrostay Silky Serum Foundation
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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