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
It Cosmetics
Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Nivea
Cool Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash
Lists drying alcohol
Listerine
Cool Mint Mild
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
Copper santal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Essence
CORRECT & CONCEAL Anti Redness Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
CORRECT & CONCEAL Under Eye Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - 25 lingettes démaquillantes - douceur - tous types de peaux - 132.5g
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain - instant mystérieux - 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain lait - à l’avoine - 750 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - lait de douche - à l’avoine - 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia Flower Spirit 3 pcs Gift set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia Freshness 3 pcs Gift set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a l’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la peche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la rose - flacon avec pompe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la vanille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a l’amande douce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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