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
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Crème de soin Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Douche crème hydratante Lait, Grenade & Fleur d’hibiscus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Huile de soin Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT MANGUE et ANANAS
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT POMME et POIRE
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Douche soin crème surgras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Douche soin crème veloutée, au beurre de karité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Douche Vanille gourmande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove bille bio arb 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove bille bio euca 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove bille bio ging 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
DOVE Care & Protect Crème Lavante Pompe Antibactérienne 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
dove daily moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
dove
dove deep moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove deo bio pdp bil eucx2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove deo bio pdp bil ginx2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove deo bio pdp the2x50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove Déodorant Femme Bille Invisible Care 0% 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dove
Dove Dermacare Scalp
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Douche Soin Hypoallergénique pour Peau Sensible 400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
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