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
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Palmolive
Reinigende Tonerde
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Shampoo, Paraben-Free
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
S’abandonner lors d’un bain de minuit
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Sampoo limpieza diaria 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Refreshing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
head & shoulders
Sensitive Kopfhaut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
clear
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Shampooing Classic 2en1 Anti-Pellicullaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea & Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea Gentle Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojobal Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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