General
A Sodium Benzoate Allergy is not just restricted to food. We have heard of reactions from the like of washing powder to sunblock. below we will try and list as many items as possible that we are aware of. If you come ac across more in your day to day
| Allowed | To avoid – natural benzoates | To avoid – added benzoates | |
| Body wash and Soap | Pure Soap | we contacted Nivea: The response was “please not use our products” READ THE LABELS | |
| Body Creams and Lotions | Please… READ THE LABELS | ||
| Toothpaste and Mouthwash | Most toothpaste and mouthwashes e.g. Colgate total whitening toothpaste, Corsodyl mouthwash (mint and original) | Some toothpastes and mouthwashes (READ THE LABELS). Avoid those labelled with benzoates, “clove oil”, “aroma and cinnamal” | |
| Medicines, vitamins and minerals | Reactions can occur when using natural health shop products. READ THE LABELS and ask for assistance | Some tablets contain benzoates in the white coating. Check with your pharmacist. Be careful when using liquid medicines. | |
| Washing Powder, Liquids and Stay Soft | EarthSAP natural washing powder | Be aware of all products using Cinnamal, also called cinnamaldehyde | Stay Soft: We do not recommend using Stay soft. Washing Powder and Liquid: We have been informed of the odd reaction to Surf, Arial and OMO |
| Furniture Polish | Old style WAX | reactions recorded from Mr Min |
If you are aware of any items we need to add to this list, please let us know.