Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,056 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge crème lavante mains
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel douche soin dermoprotect sensitive
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel lavant mains
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge gel lavant mains sans parfum
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Recharge Savon liquide pour les mains Grenade
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
250 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Red Algae Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Honest
Refresh Shampoo + Body Wash Citrus Vanilla
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Refreshing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Resurfacing Peel Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Palmolive
Reinigende Tonerde
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Reinigungsmilch Classic
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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