Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Sodium Xylenesulfonate is a hydrotrope ingredient. It’s in 147 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A hydrotrope. Keeps ingredients dissolved so cleansers stay clear.
What it does
Contains Sodium Xylenesulfonate: hydrotrope
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38121, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sodium xylenesulphonate.
Products that contain Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Colour (limited design edition)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Extra Volume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Apaisement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Dry Scalp Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Instant Relief Apaisement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Lisse & Soyeux (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Menthol Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire Menthol Fresh (maxi pack)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire NatureFusion Soin Nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire pour homme (maxi pack)
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
Head & Shoulders
Shampooing antipelliculaire sensitive Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth Rose Hips Hair Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength Shampoo Papaya + Citrus
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Summer Edition restauración shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
aussie
Total Miracle 7in1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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