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
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner
Conditioner · 308 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V Shampoo Anti Dandruff
1 · Label from Malaysia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pantene
Pantene ProV
700 ml · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
pantene shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
pantene volumizing shampoo mint and ginseng
Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
pantrne classic clean shampoo and conditioner
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Papaya hair food Shampoo
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Paraben Free Volumizing Hair Mousse Foam with Orange Blossom
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
passionfruit sol foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Passionfruit Sol Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medicube
PDRN CICA Soothing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Mixsoon
PDRN Collagen Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Anua
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
PDRN Pink Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
PDRN Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hello
Peace out, plaque Antigingivitis/antiplaque mouthwash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Anua
Peach 70 Niacin Brightening Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Acne Oil-Free Moisturizer with Salicylic Acid
Moisturizer · 80ML · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices L-Glutathione Glow On Brightening Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser
Cleanser · 120ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
PEACHES Perfume Mist
Fragrance · 1.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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