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
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Moisture for Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
essence
Hello, good stuff cica face cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
cien
herbal bath soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
herbal essence honey vitamin e
Lists fragrance, silicones
Real Botanicals
Herbal essences
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
herbal essences hello hydration
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Hidratante
Lists fragrance allergens
Avon
Himalaya pink salt scrub
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Dove
Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil Exfoliating Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Himmlisch Lang, Langhaar Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
honey oat shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Water Moisture Leave-In Cream
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Garnier
Honey Water Moisture Restoring Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Honey Water Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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