Sodium Chloride
Yes, it's salt.
What it does
Thickens shampoos and shower gels so they feel rich instead of runny.
Good to know
This is plain salt, the same as table salt. It's most common in rinse-off cleansers.
Often found in: Shower gels, Shampoos, Soaps
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- PubChem: Sodium chloride (Independent)
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