Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 2,949 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
The sodium salt of benzoic acid. A preservative that works best in acidic products.
What it does
Contains Sodium Benzoate: anticorrosive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Benzoate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Benzoate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37735, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii benzoas.
Products that contain Sodium Benzoate
TRESemmé
‘Restyled for the Planet’ Botanique Shampoo with Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
10% Glycolic Acid + Aloe Vera Resurfacing Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Unilever
100% essentiel Douche crème hydratante Lait, Perle & Patchouli
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Cleansing Foam
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Fortifying Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Gentle Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Henkel
2 in 1 - Zahncreme + Mundspülung - Original
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
2 in 1 Citrus fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
2 in 1 Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
2 X Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask 2.5 FL Oz
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Tula
24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Intense
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
24-7 Moisture Luminous Brightening Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tula
24-7 Weightless Moisture
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
24-hour Natural Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
eos
24H Moisture Shave Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
24K Glow High Shine Styling Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Suave
3-in-1 Shampoo with 100% Natural Lavender
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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