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
dr teal’s
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
dr teals body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Color Wow
Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Hair styling · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Dream Long Liss Shampoo Super Liss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dream long super aufbau shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Dove
Dry Scalp Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Verb
Dry Shampoo Powder
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dove
Dryness Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Axe
Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Dulces sueños baño para bebé
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
duschdas
dusch das "Sport"
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Seinz.
duschcreme sensitiv (mikroalge birke)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
duschdas
duschdas Granatapfel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
duschdas Magnolie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
balea
Dusche Schönheitsgeheimnisse Aloe Vera
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Balea
Duschgel Jamaica Vibes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
L’occitane
Eau de cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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