Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide is a buffering and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 2,160 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, moisturizer and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Orchid & Argan Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, parabens
Up&Up
original dry skin moisturizer
21 FL · Label from Jamaica · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bulldog
Original Hand Cream
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Original Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists parabens
Jergens
Original Scent Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Overnight Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Counter
Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
400ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
henkel
Paillettes au véritable savon de Marseille
1 kg (25 lavages) · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Palm Grove Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive For Men Classic Scheercrème
100ml - Normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Palmolive Hygiene-Plus Kitchen Antibacteriële Handzeep
300ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
palmolive
Palmolive Hygiene-Plus Sensitive Handzeep
300ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmolive
Palmolive Körperpeeling Gentle Massage
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Pro V Color Protect
Shampoo · 300ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V 3 in 1 Shampoo + Balsamo + trattamento
225ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Papaya hair food Shampoo
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Passionfruit Sol Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturopathica
Pear & Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
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