It's mostly utilised as a binding and/or thickening ingredient in skin and hair care products (especially shampoos), and it's also used as an abrasive in salt scrubs.
Uses
Sodium Chloride is widely used in shampoos, body washes, and non-soap face cleansers to thicken the water phase.
Benefits
• Binding agent
• Acts as a thickener
• Gentle abrasive
• Works well with most ingredients
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
Sodium Chloride helps to improve the texture and stability of formulations.
Caution
Sodium chloride, more commonly known as table salt, is a popular skincare ingredient as it functions as a binder, gentle abrasive, thickener, and preservative in a variety of cosmetics and skincare products.
Sodium chloride is an ionic compound and is a low-cost, highly effective, and adaptable component found in a wide range of cosmetics.
Because it takes the form of microscopic crystals, it may be used as a soft abrasive in products such as body and face scrubs. These products will assist to exfoliate the skin's top layers, removing makeup, excess oil, grime, and other impurities.