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
Dove
Body Wash Peppermint Bark
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
BODY WASH SHINY CITRUS
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Body Wash Shower Gel Naturals Milk & Honey 1L
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Bodygel Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance
Ombia
Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Curlsmith
Bond Curl Rehab Salve
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Bond Fortifying Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
Bonding Infusion Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Botanical Exfoliating Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Bounce Back Refreshing Skin Toner Spray
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
DG health
Breath Defense Oral Rinse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance 2-in-1 Instant Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Bright Balance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfix
Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads with Glycolic + Lactic Acids
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
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