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 22, 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
Cien
Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.14 Icila
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambiance de Plage
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambre Noir
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Bergamote Fraîche
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Dahlia Rouge
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Fragrance Originale
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Oud Minéral
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Soleil de Tanger
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Spa Du Maroc
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Body lotion to oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Scrub Peppermint Bark
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Scrub Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Body superfood
Lists exfoliating acid
softsoap
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Native
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Old Spice Moisture With Shea Butter
Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Salt & Stone
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH GINGER FLOWER
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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