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Sodium Salicylate

In cosmetic formulas, Sodium Salicylate stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, and also makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use.

Formula roles and limitations

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What does Sodium Salicylate do in a formula?

Sodium Salicylate stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, and also makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use.

The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.

No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.

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What a CosIng listing means

Decision snapshot

Current record

In our catalog: Found in 66 of the 7,133 products we've decoded
Label position: Typically #15 of a label (middle third) — across 66 decoded labelsLabels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Names & references

Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.

Official INCI name: Sodium Salicylate
Korean · KCIA: 소듐살리실레이트

Chemical registries

CAS54-21-7EC200-198-0PubChem16760658

Where it fits in real formulas

Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.

Similar ingredients

related by documented function or concern

BHA exfoliantPromotes shedding of surface scale through keratolytic action Piroctone OlamineA randomized trial found that a shampoo combining piroctone olamine with climbazole reduced dandruff signs ClimbazoleCan contribute antifungal activity in an anti-dandruff formula Zinc PyrithioneControls dandruff symptoms when used at permitted concentrations in a compliant product

What kinds of products contain Sodium Salicylate?

Real brands and product categories from the 66 decoded products listing Sodium Salicylate — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.

66 of 7,133 decoded products list this ingredient. Count calculated on 2026-10-06 (UTC). Counts describe our recorded labels, which may differ from current packaging; the public product list can be smaller than the decoded catalog.

How we collect ingredient lists

Brands

Head & Shoulders (11)Garnier (6)Palmolive (5)Old Spice (3)Pantene (3)Ayunche (2)COSRX (2)Eleven australia (2)

Product categories

shampoos (34), skincares (4), cleansers (3), moisturizers (3), conditioners (2), stylings (2)

Based on those categories, Sodium Salicylate shows up mostly in rinse-off products (40 of 48 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.

Commonly appears alongside

How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.

Piroctone Olamine38%25 of 66 decoded products Climbazole5%3 of 66 decoded products Caffeine9%6 of 66 decoded products Argan oil6%4 of 66 decoded products Vitamin C6%4 of 66 decoded products Pro-vitamin B527%18 of 66 decoded products Vitamin B312%8 of 66 decoded products Ceramide Np5%3 of 66 decoded products Allantoin5%3 of 66 decoded products

Frequently asked questions

What does Sodium Salicylate do in a formula?

Sodium Salicylate's CosIng-listed function is "preservative": stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use. This describes a formula role, not a tested finished-product benefit.

How common is Sodium Salicylate in skincare?

Sodium Salicylate appears in 1% of the 7,133 decoded products in our catalog (66 products). This describes our recorded ingredient lists, not the whole skincare market.

Which brands use Sodium Salicylate?

In the products we've decoded, Sodium Salicylate appears in formulas from Head & Shoulders, Garnier, Palmolive, Old Spice, Pantene.

What kinds of products contain Sodium Salicylate?

In our decoded catalog, Sodium Salicylate shows up mostly in shampoos (34), skincares (4), cleansers (3), moisturizers (3), conditioners (2), stylings (2).

Is Sodium Salicylate typically rinse-off or leave-on?

Based on the categories of the decoded products that list it, Sodium Salicylate shows up mostly in rinse-off products (40 of 48 classified). This is derived from product category, not a label fact.

What is Sodium Salicylate called in Korean?

On Korean labels, Sodium Salicylate is listed as 소듐살리실레이트.

Where does Sodium Salicylate usually appear on the ingredient list?

Typically #15 of a label (middle third) — across 66 decoded labels. Labels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Which products contain Sodium Salicylate?

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53 public products list this ingredient.

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About the sources

Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.

Sources & methodology

Quick facts

Functions: preservative: stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, denaturant: makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Limits set by EU regulators: Annex V entry 3 — permitted preservative, with conditions
Sourced from a 2022 snapshot of the EU's CosIng database — the live CosIng site now requires API credentials we don't have (see pipeline/fetch-cosing.ts); annex numbering/content may have been amended since.
Also listed as: natrii salicylas
Source: Source: CosIng (EU)

In the catalog

Origin split: In 0% of decoded Korean products vs 1% elsewhere
Mostly in: shampoos (34), skincares (4), cleansers (3)
Price range: $1–$101 (median $6, across 37 priced products)

At a glance

In our catalog: 53 products

2D reference · PubChem CID 16760658

Ingredient pairings

No researched pairing is linked to this ingredient yet.

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Compiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 38052) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.

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Sodium Salicylate

In cosmetic formulas, Sodium Salicylate stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, and also makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use.

Formula roles and limitations

ReferenceCatalog-linked

Find formulas with this

What does Sodium Salicylate do in a formula?

Sodium Salicylate stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, and also makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use.

The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.

No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.

See formulas with Sodium Salicylate Your skin preferences

What a CosIng listing means

Decision snapshot

Current record

In our catalog: Found in 66 of the 7,133 products we've decoded
Label position: Typically #15 of a label (middle third) — across 66 decoded labelsLabels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Names & references

Official label names and chemical registry identifiers, with each available source kept explicit.

Official INCI name: Sodium Salicylate
Korean · KCIA: 소듐살리실레이트

Chemical registries

CAS54-21-7EC200-198-0PubChem16760658

Where it fits in real formulas

Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.

Similar ingredients

related by documented function or concern

What kinds of products contain Sodium Salicylate?

Real brands and product categories from the 66 decoded products listing Sodium Salicylate — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.

How we collect ingredient lists

Brands

Head & Shoulders (11)Garnier (6)Palmolive (5)Old Spice (3)Pantene (3)Ayunche (2)COSRX (2)Eleven australia (2)

Product categories

shampoos (34), skincares (4), cleansers (3), moisturizers (3), conditioners (2), stylings (2)

Based on those categories, Sodium Salicylate shows up mostly in rinse-off products (40 of 48 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.

Commonly appears alongside

How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sodium Salicylate do in a formula?

Sodium Salicylate's CosIng-listed function is "preservative": stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use. This describes a formula role, not a tested finished-product benefit.

How common is Sodium Salicylate in skincare?

Sodium Salicylate appears in 1% of the 7,133 decoded products in our catalog (66 products). This describes our recorded ingredient lists, not the whole skincare market.

Which brands use Sodium Salicylate?

In the products we've decoded, Sodium Salicylate appears in formulas from Head & Shoulders, Garnier, Palmolive, Old Spice, Pantene.

What kinds of products contain Sodium Salicylate?

In our decoded catalog, Sodium Salicylate shows up mostly in shampoos (34), skincares (4), cleansers (3), moisturizers (3), conditioners (2), stylings (2).

Is Sodium Salicylate typically rinse-off or leave-on?

Based on the categories of the decoded products that list it, Sodium Salicylate shows up mostly in rinse-off products (40 of 48 classified). This is derived from product category, not a label fact.

What is Sodium Salicylate called in Korean?

On Korean labels, Sodium Salicylate is listed as 소듐살리실레이트.

Where does Sodium Salicylate usually appear on the ingredient list?

Typically #15 of a label (middle third) — across 66 decoded labels. Labels list ingredients in descending order only above 1% — position is a rough signal, not a concentration claim.

Which products contain Sodium Salicylate?

All 53 →

53 public products list this ingredient.

Catalog preview

A compact look at the first products in this result set

1–1 / 12

Browse full product list

About the sources

Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.

Sources & methodology

Quick facts

Functions: preservative: stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use, denaturant: makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Limits set by EU regulators: Annex V entry 3 — permitted preservative, with conditions
Sourced from a 2022 snapshot of the EU's CosIng database — the live CosIng site now requires API credentials we don't have (see pipeline/fetch-cosing.ts); annex numbering/content may have been amended since.
Also listed as: natrii salicylas
Source: Source: CosIng (EU)

In the catalog

Origin split: In 0% of decoded Korean products vs 1% elsewhere
Mostly in: shampoos (34), skincares (4), cleansers (3)
Price range: $1–$101 (median $6, across 37 priced products)

At a glance

In our catalog: 53 products

2D reference · PubChem CID 16760658

Ingredient pairings

No researched pairing is linked to this ingredient yet.

All ingredient pairings

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What does Sodium Salicylate do in a formula?

Decision snapshot

Names & references

Where it fits in real formulas

What kinds of products contain Sodium Salicylate?

Frequently asked questions

Which products contain Sodium Salicylate?

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About the sources

What does Sodium Salicylate do in a formula?

Decision snapshot

Names & references

Where it fits in real formulas

What kinds of products contain Sodium Salicylate?

Frequently asked questions

Which products contain Sodium Salicylate?

COSRX PEPTIDE-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo

COSRX Peptide-132 Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Shampoo 100ml

molvany Volume Increasing Protein Cream 100ml

[AYUNCHE] Rebalancing Fresh Shampoo 200g

[AYUNCHE] Rebalancing Moisture Shampoo 200g

[RYO] ROOT GEN Triple Shot Scalp Serum 60ml

Garnier Belle Color X'Light Natural Blond 110 Hair Dye

Garnier Color Sensation Intense Permanent Colour Cream - 6.0 Light Brown

Garnier Belle Color Natural Dark Ash Blonde 7.1 Hair Dye

Garnier Belle Color Medium Blonde 8.0 Hair Dye

Garnier Belle Color Light Brown 6 Hair Dye

Palmolive Silky Shine Aloe Vera Shampoo - 350ml

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