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 21, 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
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire + après-shampooing 2 in 1 Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Spiked Honey Mousse 4-in-1 Styler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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