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
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
DM
Balea Men Fresh Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bálsamo After Shave
Lists fragrance
Suave
Bamboo & Hibiscus Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Banana hair food
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
BarberClub Nettoyant 3 en 1 Barbe + Visage + Cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
chicco
Bath and shower gel Baby Moments Kids
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Bath therapy - delighting blend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Baume après rasage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
baume après rasage ACTIV
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Auchan
Baume après-rasage peaux fatiguées
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
baylis natural bath soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Auchan
Beauty Eau micellaire
Lists fragrance
Balea
Beauty Expert Jelly Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
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