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
Sanex
Zero 0% Gel douche Peaux Normales
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Axe
Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Sanex
zero%
Deodorant · 50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sanex
ZERO% lait corps hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Zingy & Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel
750 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Гель для душа и ванны "Манго & кориандр"
50 мл · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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