Curi/Atlas/Sodium Benzoate

INCI · preservative · CIR review pending · used in 4 products

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate (CAS #532-32-1) is a cosmetic preservative that works primarily against fungi. It is pH-dependent, functioning best at acidic pH levels between 3 and 5. Because it is not sufficiently effective on its own, it is always combined with other preservatives, commonly potassium sorbate. It also carries anticorrosive and masking functions according to CosIng.

Evidence level

strong

EWG score

—

Comedogenic

—

Category

preservative

● Benefits

Sodium Benzoate helps extend the shelf life of cosmetic products by inhibiting fungal growth. Its preservative action is most effective in acidic formulations (pH 3–5).

preservative

● Cautions

Works best only at acidic pH (3–5) and is not effective as a standalone preservative; must be combined with other preservatives such as potassium sorbate.

Where Curi finds it.

Curi's featured formulas containing Sodium Benzoate.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

COSRX · 코스알엑스

Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

로우 pH 굿모닝 젤 클렌저

gentle gel-type cleansingmildly acidic pH level

Pyunkang Yul Pyunkang Yul ACNE, Facial Cleanser

Pyunkang Yul · 편강율

Pyunkang Yul ACNE, Facial Cleanser

gently cleanses with micro-bubbles that wrap around the skin's curved surfacerapidly alleviates irritated (angry) skin

Goodal Goodal AHA Apple Clearing Foam

Goodal · 구달

Goodal AHA Apple Clearing Foam

exfoliates with AHA (Glycolic Acid) to reveal fresher, smoother skintargets acne with Lauric Acid

Goodal Goodal Apple AHA Cleansing Foam

Goodal · 구달

Goodal Apple AHA Cleansing Foam

exfoliates to reveal newer, fresher, smoother skinmoisturizes and hydrates skin