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
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Moisture Rich Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Moisturizing Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Mon premier Teraxyl goût Fraise
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon 250 gd vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon Bol à Raser Pour Rasage Traditionnel 125g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Monsavon lait, litchi & rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
moonlight glow whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
MOUSSE LAVANTE MAINS HIBISCUS et COCO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mrs. Meyer’s
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Hand Soap
Lists coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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