Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,056 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Syoss
Syoss Color Protect Shampooing
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Syoss Gloss Sensation Blond Miel 7-86
33 + 67 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palette
syoss mousse per capelli
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Syoss
Syoss Shampooing perfecteur Kératine Perfection
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · 1.69 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tabac
TABAC’S original bartshampoo & conditioner
200 ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Taft Marathon 48H Power Gel 6
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Palmolive
Tahiti Kids Cheveux et Corps
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Tahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dentitex
Tartar Control Mouthwash
1L · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · 400 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hask Tea Tree
Tea Tree Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.9 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Team Five Body Hair Face 3 Menthol Energising
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Teraxyl
Teraxyl - 2 en 1 - Dentifrice + Bain de Bouche - Non-Stop Fresh aux essences de Menthe
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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