Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,065 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
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
400ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lóreal Paris
Men Expert Cool Power
300ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Men Expert Pure Power Gel Ultra-Purifiant Anti-Spots
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Men Fresh Active
150 ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
Men Male Care
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN MAXIMUM HYDRATION FACE WASH
Cleanser · 5 mL · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Men Power Shampoo
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
MEN Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Men Shampoo Fortificante
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Men Shampooing Antipelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Sport Fresh
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men ultra anti-chute
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
330 ml · Label from Bulgaria · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 12.6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
Body wash · 3oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Men’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Youthfull Revitalize For Fine, Thin Hair Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner with Bamboo Extract + Biotin
Shampoo · 20.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Revive with Wild Mint Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blackcurrant + Cedarwood Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sage Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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