Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide is a buffering and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 2,159 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
Nivea
Locion rosa
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Inika Organic
Long Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Lotion
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Cien
Lotion pour le corps hydratante
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
250 ml e · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
1 pièce (0.845 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Cascade Détox 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Oasis Nourrissante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Pluie Rafraîchissante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Rosée Hydratante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampoing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Femme Cascade Détox 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · 16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
180 mL · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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