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
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis, Banana hair food, hair mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Garnier SkinActive Hydra Bomb Tissuemasker
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Tissuemasker
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 - Cerise, Karité Pur et Amande Douce
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mercadona
Gel - champú bebé para pieles atópicas
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
gel à raser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel corporal infantil
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de argán
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
deliplus
GEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de baño frescor azul
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Sanex
Gel de ducha zero% piel sensible
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel de Limpeza Anti-idade Lóreal Revitalift Hialurônico
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel de Limpeza Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche & Bain dermo hypo-allergenic, 0% savon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Williams
Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche a l’eau de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
gel douche avec du lait et de l’abricot
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche classic
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche comcombre et aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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