Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide is a buffering and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 2,130 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
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Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
700 ml · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Cien
Jabón de Glicerina
125 g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Jabón de manos tiernos recuerdos
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Jabón Líquido Crema Humectante
900 ml (30.4 oz) · Label from Bolivia, Chile and Colombia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Jergen’s Daily Moisture
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Jergens Oil-Infused Hydrating Coconut
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Jergens Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens Original Scent Moistuizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Johnson
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
johnson and Johnson baby lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
joy works body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Juicy Mask Radiance / Éclat
8 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Kérastase Bain Elixir Ultime
250 ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
KIDS 3 EN 1 DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT FRAISE et CERISE
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
270ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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