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 21, 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
Aveeno
Aveeno Kids Bubble Bath
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Collision Gel Douche Homme Cuir & Cookies Lot 4+2 offerts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Douche Gel Marine 250ML (ov )
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250ml you ref twin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250x2 you clfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Ice Gold 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 6en1 YOU Clean Fresh 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Black Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Dark Temptation Lot 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Gold Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
3en1
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Cactus & Bois de Santal 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Origines Cactus & Bois de Santal 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Origines Yuzu & Matcha Vert 250ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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