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
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Wild Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
AZ 3D White Ultra White dentifricio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Medicube
Azelaic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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Lists coconut derivatives
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
St. Tropez
Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Calming Comfort Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Daily Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno
Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Essence
BABY GOT BLUSH Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
Baby Mineral
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Unilever
Baby Moisturising Bath
Lists essential oils, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
baby shampoo shampooing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baby Shampooing Extra Doux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Aquaphor
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alpiflor
Bain aromatique aux herbes - Melisse
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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