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
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Clinical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Phytoclear antipelliculaire - Shampooing régulateur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Phytofuse Renew Exfoliator |
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Instituto Español
Piel sana jabón de manos
500ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
SHEGLAM
Pillow Lips Lip Care Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pineapple & Passion Fruit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Herbivore
PINK CLOUD Rosewater + Tremella Jelly Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
pink grapefruit shower gel
60ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Pink Peel-off Maske
16ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Pistachio & Vanilla Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Pistachio Cream Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hempz
Pistachio Cream Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Shampoo™
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists coconut derivatives
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