Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hydroxide is a buffering and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 2,157 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
Balea
Ultra sensitive Handcreme
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists coconut derivatives
Odele
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Waschlotion
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Aveeno
ultra-calming sensitive skin foaming cleanser
177 ml · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
uper Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Urea Fußcreme, sehr trockene Füße
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
UV Face Shine Control SPF 50
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · 3.9 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Lists coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Vanicream shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Almond Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
vanilla bean body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Lotion Bursts
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Jergens
Vanilla Crush Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Suave
Vanilla Suede 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
vanilla whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vaseline
Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing Bodylotion
400ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones
Le Chat
Véritable Savon de Marseille Fleurs de Pêche
5 x 100 g · Label from France and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance
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