Sodium Sulfite
Sodium Sulfite is a preservative and hair waving or straightening ingredient. It’s in 28 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, body wash and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium sulfite: used to keep microbes from growing. Also used in hair-waving and straightening products.
What it does
Contains Sodium Sulfite: hair-waving-or-straightening
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Sulfite: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38095, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii sulfis and sodium sulphite.
Products that contain Sodium Sulfite
Auchan
72 lingettes bébé à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Aussie
Aussie 3 minute miracle reconstructor
Lists parabens, silicones
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Creme main sensuelle vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser For All Skin Types
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
Lists silicones
Too Faced
Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Kératine Color 4.6 Châtain Chocolat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Henkel
Kératine Color Châtain Clair Subtil 6.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Kit Racines Blond BR1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Lift + Super Correcteur Soin de Jour SPF 15 anti-Rides Correcteur
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Lifting Creme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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