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Sodium Benzoate

Functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Anticorrosive
Anticorrosive
Anticorrosive – softens the effects of harsh ingredients.
Anticorrosive
Anticorrosive
Anticorrosive – softens the effects of harsh ingredients.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Sodium Benzoate

Overview

Sodium benzoate is a preservative, though it usually works in combination with others. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to have efficacy.

As a salt it can disrupt the stability of emulsions like creams.

Products with Sodium Benzoate

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
COSRX
3.0
Anti-wrinkle icon
4.7
Moisturizing icon
Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
Youth To The People
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
Acne Control Cleanser
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
SuperHydrate Moisturizer
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Antioxidants icon
3.8
Anti-wrinkle icon
6.4
Moisturizing icon
SuperHydrate Moisturizer
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