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
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus
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Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Homme Hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml
Lists coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Soin et Eclat Surgras 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Argan 2x750ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Surgras Huile et Crème 750ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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