- Comedogenic
- 5 / 5
- Irritancy
- 3 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Viscosity modifier
- INCI name
- Sodium Chloride
- Also listed as
- Sea Salt, Salt
Who should avoid it?
Avoid in leave-on face products if you have oily, combination or acne-prone skin. It is usually fine on the body, in rinse-off products, or on very dry skin that does not break out.
Products that contain Sodium Chloride
- CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
- CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
- Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
- COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
- The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Chloride comedogenic?
Yes, it is pore-clogging. Sodium Chloride has a comedogenic rating of 5 out of 5. Salt, used to thicken cleansers and shampoos. It is rated highly comedogenic at high concentrations, but it is rarely a problem in rinse-off products.
Is Sodium Chloride safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Sodium Chloride is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Sodium Chloride cause acne?
It can. Ingredients rated 3–5 are frequently linked to clogged pores and breakouts in acne-prone people, especially in leave-on products.
What are other names for Sodium Chloride?
On labels it can also appear as Sea Salt or Salt.