Low Concern

Sodium Benzoate

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a may form benzene with vitamin C concern

What it is

A preservative used in food and personal care products. Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

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