Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and oral care ingredient. It’s in 2,470 products on Poliage, most often body wash, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Watsons
Nourishing micellar shampoo
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Thickening Ritual Conditioner
350ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
ATTITUDE
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
dove
nourishing silk, silky, soft hands
500mL · Label from Croatia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Nude 0% Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Cream
30 ml · Label from France · Lists parabens, silicones
Unilever
nước rửa tay
Label from Vietnam · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Nutri gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nutrifier Glycerol + Coco Oil
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Oat Milk + Lavender Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yardley London
oatmeal & almond soap
4.25 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ocean Breeze Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
OCEAN MIST VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SANEX
Odeur Protecteur
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OGX
ogx argan
385 mL · Label from Canada, France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OGX
OGX Brazilian Keratin Smooth & Sleek Shampoo
385ml - Pluizig of krullend haar · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OGX
ogx keratin oil
385 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Oil Care Nährpflege
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Oil control
Label from Belgium and Morocco · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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