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
Balea
Arztseife Sensitiv
Lists fragrance
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Augen Make-up Entferner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ausgleichendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson &Johnson
Aveeno
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
sensitive skin
Aveeno
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy
Lists silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
aveeno body lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream
Lists silicones
aveeno lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno Skin relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Awakening Beauty Bar Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Collision Gel Douche Homme Cuir & Cookies Lot 4+2 offerts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Douche Gel Marine 250ML (ov )
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250ml you ref twin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250x2 you clfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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