What skin types is Benzoic Acid good for?

Benzoic Acid is suitable for all skin types.

Is Benzoic Acid safe to use every day?

Benzoic Acid can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 0.1–0.5% in formulations.

Benzoic Acid

Benzoic Acid

Also known as: Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

“A mild preservative that works in acidic formulas.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Won't clog pores

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

0.1–0.5%

What it does

Benzoic acid and its salt sodium benzoate protect a formula from bacteria and mould. They only work at acidic pH, which is why they appear in toners and acid-based products rather than in creams. Used at well under 1%.

Benefits

Effective preservation at low concentrations
Works in the acidic formulas where actives are stable

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skin

How to use

A base ingredient. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 0.1–0.5% in formulations