Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and oral care ingredient. It’s in 2,467 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
Garnier
ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Ultra men deep clean 2in1 dandruff shampoo & conditioner
400mL · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Ultra Moisture Body Wash Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Ultra Sensitive Serum Body Wash with only 10 ingredients
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Waschlotion
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
ultra-calming sensitive skin foaming cleanser
177 ml · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Urea gel de baño avanzado
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Urea Repair
400ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid
Eucerin
UreaRepair PLUS 10%
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · 3.9 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Lists coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Vanicream shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Restoring Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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