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
its a 10 coily miracle product
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
Jabón de manos repuesto
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Jabón de manos tiernos recuerdos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Jeden Tag Shampoo Mango
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Flush Blush Stain Patches
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Jelly-Licious Hydrating Lip & Blush Tint-Cheerio
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson’s Fuerza y Vitamina Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s Head to Toe Wash and Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson’s Hidratación Intensa Acondicionador
Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Joystick Exfoliating Deep Pore Clay Cleansing Stick
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Kora Organics
Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Karité nourrissant douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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