Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
What is Sodium Benzoate?
A gentle, widely used preservative that guards against bacteria and fungi. Often combined with potassium sorbate. Considered low-risk.
In skincare terms, Sodium Benzoate is a preservative that helps keep a product safe and stable in the bottle.
What does it do?
Sodium Benzoate is primarily used for preservative.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Sodium Benzoate appears in moisturisers, sets, cleansers, serums and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Sodium Benzoate may appear as: sodium benzoate.
Related ingredients
This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.
