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
Softsoap
Antibacterial Hand Soap: Fresh Citrus
Lists coconut derivatives
Carex
Antibacterial Handwash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Antipelliculaire Réparation & Soin Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Apollo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe is sold by Unilever
Apollo - Sage & Cedarwood
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Apple Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Après-shampoing Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire soin du cuir chevelu sec
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rovectin
Aqua Deep Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Aqua Feuchtigkeits Creme-Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Baume Éveil Regard
Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Arber Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Love beauty and planet
Argan Oil & Lavender
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Argan Oil & Lavender Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Arganatural
argan Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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