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 21, 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
Avant
Avant pink orchid subtle restoring overnight serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Aveeno Baby Healthy Start Newborn Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream
Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Kids Bubble Bath
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE 3en1 Gel Douche Homme Lendemain Difficile Format XL Lot 4+2 offerts x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Collision Gel Douche Homme Cuir & Cookies Lot 4+2 offerts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Douche Gel Marine 250ML (ov )
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250ml you ref twin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe gd 250x2 you clfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3en1 Ice Gold 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 6en1 YOU Clean Fresh 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Black Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Dark Temptation Lot 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Gold Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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