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
Duke Cannon
Thick Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
TiefenbReinigung Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux Abîmés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Cheveux Normaux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après Shampoing Femme enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Lot 2x300ML
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing aux Huiles d’Argan Bio
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Pure 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme infusé au Lait d’Amande Douce Cosmebio 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Brun Intense Après Shampoing Enrichie à l’Extrait de Henné Cheveux Bruns
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
timotei champu fresco y fuerte
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Huiles Précieuses Shampooing Femme aux Huiles d’Argan Bio, d’Amande, Fleur de Jasmin Cheveux Secs et Ternes Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
timotei pure shampoo green tea extract
300ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Richesse Suprême Après Shampoing Femme Enrichie à l’Huile de Buriti Cheveux Très Secs
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Timotei sh illum 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei sh nrst 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei sh pure 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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