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
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x250ml
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AXE Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Cactus & Bois de Santal 2x250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x400ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Origines Cactus & Bois de Santal 250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Origines Yuzu & Matcha Vert 250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 400ml
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AXE Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Yuzu & Matcha Vert 2x250ml
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Anarchy
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Black 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Black Night
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1 Lot 2x250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Dark Temptation 12h Parfum Frais
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Dark Temptation 12h Parfum Frais 2x400ml
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Gold
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Ice Cool Lot 2x250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Magnum Gold Caramel Billionaire 12h Parfum Frais 250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
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Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais 2x400ml
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Provocation Lot 6 X 400ML(dont 2 offerts)
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AXE Gel Douche Homme Wild 12h Parfum Frais 250ml
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