Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,736 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
An acid found in citrus fruit, usually made by fermentation. Adjusts the pH of a formula and binds metal ions.
What it does
Contains Citric Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citric Acid: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Citric Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32858, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum citricum and lemon acid.
Products that contain Citric Acid
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‘Restyled for the Planet’ Botanique Shampoo with Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
(Ica Basic)
Lists fragrance
Act+Acre
1% Vitamin B-5 Fine Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
The INKEY List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
100% essentiel Douche crème hydratante Lait, Perle & Patchouli
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Antioxidant Sunscreen Spray with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Biome Balancing Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
1000 Roses Gentle Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
12 Hour Facial Moisturizer for All-Day Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Bronner’s
18-in-1 Almond Pure-Castile Soap
Lists fragrance
Dr. Bronner’s
18-in-1 Citrus Pure-Castile Soap
Lists fragrance allergens
Dr Bonner’s Liquid Castile Soap / Savon
18-in-1 Lavender Pure-Castile Soap
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Bronner’s
18-in-1 Rose Pure-Castile Soap
Lists fragrance
Yves rocher
2 X Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Intense Hydrating Mask 2.5 FL Oz
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
2-in-1 Antidandruff Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
2% BHA+ Breakout Solution
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Act+Acre
2% Squalane Anti-Frizz Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Tula
24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Luminous Brightening Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
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