Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and oral care ingredient. It’s in 2,473 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
Superdrug
Soothing Gel Eye Drops
10 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dermalogica
Sound Sleep Cocoon
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Speed Stick
Speed Stick Fresh Deodorant
85g · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance
Speed Stick
speed stick ocean surf deodorant
1 net wt 3 oz (85g) · Label from Dominican Republic · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Spoonful of Sugar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
SPORT 24H FRESH EFFECT
500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Sport Blast Re-Energising 2-in-1 Body & Hair Shower Gel
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sport Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Sports Power-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Spray Après-Shampooing
150 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Spray protecteur solaire
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
Spresso Energizing Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Essence
Stay all day 16h
30 ml ,1.01fl.oz · Label from Spain · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rimmel London
Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Uoma Beauty
Stay Woke Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Suave
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Strawberry Delight Uplifting Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Strawberry Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength Conditioner Papaya + Citrus
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength Shampoo Papaya + Citrus
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Stress Relief Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Stress relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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