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
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Thayers
Gentle Cleanser & pH Balancing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olay
Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Exfoliant · Lists salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Honest Beauty
Gentle Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle Hand Wash Antibacterial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Gesichtsspray Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
ghj
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
VERB
Ghost Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Ginger Beer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
ginger scalp serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gliss Hair Repair Ultimate Color Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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