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 21, 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
Axe
AXE Gel Douche You Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Ice Gold Gel Douche Homme Air de la Montagne et Senteur Bois Frais 3 en 1 Lot 2x250ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Re-Load
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg black 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cooki 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cookies 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg skate&rose 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg skate&roses 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Black Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Wild Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Azelaic Acid Emulsion 10%
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
b
Lists coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Baby Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Cleansing Therapy Moisturizing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE
Baby Dove
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Baby Dove Derma Care Soothing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Johnson’s
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Puracy
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash (Tear-Free)
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
pipette
Baby Shampoo + Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
baby shampoo shampooing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Baby Shampooing Extra Doux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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