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Sodium Chloride

Well-tolerated
INCI · Sodium ChlorideCAS 7647-14-5
Also known as: Salt
ThickenerCleansing
In plain language

Common table salt, used primarily in cosmetics to easily and cheaply thicken surfactant-based formulas like shampoos and body washes.

Reacts specifically with anionic surfactants (like SLES) to significantly increase the viscosity of the liquid.