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
Henkel
Démaquillant yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Cosmia
Démaquillant yeux
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Démaquillant yeux waterproof
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Demelant soin parfum argan et jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Henkel
Dentifrice + Eau buccale 2 en 1 Junior
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur lot x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert clean
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Dentifrice liquide enfant goût orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Dentifrice triple protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil + 2 años
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Dentífrico infantil +6 años
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DM
Dentodent Mundspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Deo Roll-On Fresh Ocean 0% Aluminium
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Ombia
deodorant
Lists fragrance
Cien MEN
Déodorant AQUA 48h d’efficacité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Lacura
DEODORANT FEELING FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cora
déodorant fraicheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Salt & Stone
Deodorant Gel
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Déodorant grenade
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Déodorant instant voluptueux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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