Sodium Salicylate
Sodium Salicylate is a preservative and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 163 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Salicylic acid.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium salicylate: used to keep microbes from growing and make alcohol undrinkable.
What it does
Contains Sodium Salicylate: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Salicylate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38052, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii salicylas.
Products that contain Sodium Salicylate
Sedal
Aloe Vera & Menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutral
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-dandruff shampoo repair & care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-roos shampoo + conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm Douche Crème Peaux Extra Sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
AtopiDerm douche crème peaux sèches, réactives à atopiques
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
softsoap
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Body Wash Shower Gel Naturals Milk & Honey 1L
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Botanical Blossom Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Coconut Gentle Wash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Coconut Shea Butter
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Color brilliance shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
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