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Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride is a supporting cosmetic ingredient used for texture or conditioning.
FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Sodium Chloride is a supporting cosmetic ingredient used for texture or conditioning.
What it does
Supporting ingredient used for texture, stability, or minor conditioning in finished formulas.
The evidence
Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Supporting formula ingredient; public clinical outcome data are limited relative to headline actives. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.
What it does in the formula
Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Sodium Chloride is a supporting cosmetic ingredient used for texture or conditioning.[1]
Safety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment. CIR (2010)regulator
- [2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Sodium Chloride. SpecialChem (2024)other
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk