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
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Daily Moisture Damage Therapy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Daily moisturizing body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Daily Resurfacing Lotion with 2% Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
TePe
Daily Toothpaste, Mild pepparmint
Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
K18
DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Cucumber Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dance zero%
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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