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 26, 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
Marie Veronique
Rescue Tonic
Toner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Reset Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Respons Shine Shampoo Mother of Pearl & Cherry Extract
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Restoring Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Nivea
Réveil Express Fraîcheur 24H Agrumes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Revitalize Body Wash
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
JVN
Revive Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Rik & Rok douche shampoing et bain moussant fruits rouges
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Riparazione - Shampoo Trattamento Nutri-Riparatore
300ml · Label from Italy and Sweden · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Ritual gourmand parfum mûre et grenade
1 pièce · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rituals
Rituals Hammam Delight Shower Foam (200ML)
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Rock Salts Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
BIENA
Rockin’ Ranch Chickpea Snacks
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Roll-on Ojos
15 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Roll-on Sun Kids Soin Protecteur Solaire
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Rose & Mandelöl
500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Rose Hips Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Love Beauty And Planet
Rose Water & Niacinamide Body Wash
Body wash · 32.3 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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