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
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Nestlé
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Cetaphil pro oil control
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Champo Fuerza & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú anticaída
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Dermo Sensitive
Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Champú reparación intensa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
davines
Champú Well-being
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Charcoal white toothpaste with peppermint
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Original Source
Cherry & Almond Milk
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dead Sea Collection
Cherry Blossom Mineral Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Pantène
Cheveux fins Force & Brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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