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
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Handseife mit Milch und Honig
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Happy Water Gentle Skin Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Head&Shoulders
Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
head & shoulders 2in1 classic clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders coconut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulder’s shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
P&G
Head and shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head and shoulders classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head and Shoulders
Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Head and Shoulders Refreshing Menthol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo For Men
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Head-to-toe Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
hello
Lists fragrance
Fisher-Price
Hello Bathtime Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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