Ingredients

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide is a buffering and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 2,058 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.

Updated October 21, 2026

In plain English

Lye. Used in small amounts to adjust pH, or to turn fats into soap.

What it does

Contains Sodium Hydroxide: buffering

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Sodium Hydroxide: denaturant

Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37890, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii hydroxidum.

Products that contain Sodium Hydroxide

DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 250ml

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DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 2x250ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin et Eclat Surgras 750ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Men + Care Sensitive 3in1 Pflegedusche

Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Men+Care Body Wash

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Nutrition Intense Gel Douche Mousse à l’Huile de Coton 24h de Douceur Douche & Rasage

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Original Bain Beauté Hydratant 500ml

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Secrets de Soin Gel Douche Lavande

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove shamp daily2/1 250ml 6x

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Dove Shampoing Blond Nutrition

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Shampoing Color Care

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

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