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 23, 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
Andalou Naturals
Instant Brighten & Tighten Hydro Serum Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Instant Brightening Micropeel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Instant voluptueux gel douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Intense Curl Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
head & shoulders
Intense hydration
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Syoss
Intense Repair Tiefenspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Court Queen Citrus Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Victory Vibes Vanilla Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ziaja
Intima Kwiat Lotosu
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Intimate Gel de toilette intime Apaisant Extrait de camomille, Panthenol & Acide lactique
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Intimate gel de toilette intime Douceur Huile de jojoba bio, Extrait de camomille & Acide lactique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
ion color defense
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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