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
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
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Cosmia
Gel douche parfum mûre et grenade
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel Douche Peaux Sensibles Visage Corps Men
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche pour homme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Gel douche Sanex Zéro % - Peaux Normales
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel douche surgras
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel gingival première dent
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Gel intime
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps & cheveux Camomille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps et cheveux aux extraits de calendula et de camomille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux baby
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel lavant douceur corps & cheveux Nourisson et bébés
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur fruitée à la pêche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur pure à l’hamamélis
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains - eco recharge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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