Sodium Glycolate
Sodium Glycolate is a buffering ingredient. It’s in 41 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium glycolate: used to hold the pH steady.
What it does
Contains Sodium Glycolate: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 59079, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Glycolate
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Clarify Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire ULTRA peaux sensibles
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence with Hyaluronic Acid + Tamarind
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gommage douceur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-posay Eau Micellaire Physiologique. Fl-pompe
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar surgras Douche-crème concentrée Anti-Dessèchement
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet Gel crème nettoyant anti-irritations
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Micellar Cleansing Mist
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Odor Control | Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
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