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
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur d’oranger pour adultes et enfants de plus de 3 ans en flacon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur de coton - flacon avec capsule
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la mandarine et au citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la peche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la vanille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cosmia shampoing et gel douche 2 en 1 monoi 750 ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Cotton Fresh Anti-Fett-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kimberly-Clark
Cottonelle feuchte Toilettentücher
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
cottontouch newborn wash & shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Cranberry & Orange Peel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cream & Care Bain Moussant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Cream & Oil Beurre de cacao Huile de coco Crème de douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fructis
Crece Fuerte Champú Fortificante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ADVANCED CLINICALS
CREEPY SKIN - WRINKLE SMOOTHENING CREAM
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Crema aqua
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Crema corporal reafirmante
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cien
Crema de manos aloe vera
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Crema facial noche aclarante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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