Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,041 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml fraicheur
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Chantecaille
Le Camouflage Stylo
Concealer · 0.06 fl. oz · Lists silicones
Henkel
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Le Petit Marseillais Pamuk Sütü Sıvı Sabun
500 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
PRAVANA
Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Ever Spring
Lemon & Mint Liquid Hand Soap
354.8mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Les Soins Eau micellaire Peaux Sensibles
500 ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Licor del polo blanco polar
tubo de 75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Unilever
Lifebuoy Expert Gel Lavant Mains Pompe 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lifebuoy Expert Lingettes Nettoyantes Mains x10
10 pièces (0.036 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Lifebuoy Gel Lavant Mains Antibactérien Eco Recharge 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Lift + Repair Eye Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Kenra Professional
Lifting Creme
3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
16.5 fl oz, 487 mL · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Light Moisture Conditioner Pro Pure
24 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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