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 21, 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
Colgate-Palmolive
Karité nourrissant douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Kératine Color 4.6 Châtain Chocolat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Aussie
KIDS CURLY SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Aquarium Series
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Fresh Breeze
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden Honey
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Soothing Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Milk & Almond
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Miracle Moisture Boost Rose Water
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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