Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,879 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Neutral
Neutral shampoo
Shampoo · 250 ml · Label from Finland, Iceland and Netherlands · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Neutralia shampooing équilibre
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Reinigingsgel
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Eye
14g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
177 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutromed
Neutromed lenitivo ph 5,5
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
NEW CRUSH Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
nexxus therappe ultimate moisture shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Ordinary
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists silicones
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists chemical UV filters
Fa
Night Passion
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
night relaxing
240ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Night repair
Label from Libya · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
nioxin shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea intense healing
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Ansiktsmaske Urban Skin Radience 1stk
1 piece · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Anti Schuppen Shampoo
250ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Baby Eau Douce Nettoyante
750ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Baby Gel Lavant Douceur Corps & Cheveux
750ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea bodymilk verzorgend
400ml · Label from Belgium and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
400 ml · Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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