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
Herbivore
EMERALD Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser + Restorative Body Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
energy 24h FRESH EFFECT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Energy Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Listerine
Enjuague Bucal Cool Mint Frescura Intensa
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Deliplus
Enjuague bucal explosion action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
EOS Shea Better hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Olay
Essence Extract Toner Cream
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Essentials Wild Cherry Blossom Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Huggies
Everyday
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
evo
Evo purple toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pestle & Mortar
Exfoliate
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Thayers
Exfoliating 2% AHA Facial Pads with Witch Hazel
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Exfotonic gel exfoliant effet peau neuve
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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