Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and oral care ingredient. It’s in 2,478 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
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
nivea
power fresh
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Power Shampoo Anti-pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
440 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
power stick
power stick purely pistachio
2.25Oz · Lists fragrance
Unilever
Premium bourbon vanilla swirled throughout silky smooth dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
250ml · Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal Professionnel
Pro Longer
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
pro repair original
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
10.4 FL OZ (310 mL) · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
200 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Henkel
Pro-Vutamin B5 Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
prosilk salon essential oil infused moisturizing shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Prostyletech Keratin Smooth Color Anti-Fade Conditioner
828 mL, 28 fl oz · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Protect & Bronze 50
200ml · Label from France and Lebanon · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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