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
Grown Alchemist
Revive Body Cleanser
Body wash · 500ml · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Revive Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Rhassoul & BHA Antioxidants Purifying Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Rich Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · 120mL · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Rik & Rok douche shampoing et bain moussant fruits rouges
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · 6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Riparazione - Shampoo Trattamento Nutri-Riparatore
300ml · Label from Italy and Sweden · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Ritual gourmand parfum mûre et grenade
1 pièce · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Rituel Soin Éclat
1 pièce (0.18 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Rock Salts Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
BIENA
Rockin’ Ranch Chickpea Snacks
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Roll-on Ojos
15 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Curlsmith
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
Hair styling · 6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
Root Lift Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
Rose & Mandelöl
500 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rose care
200 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Herbal Essences
Rose Hips Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pacifica
Rose Kombucha Flower Powered Face Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Rose Water & Ivy Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
259 mL, 8.75 fl oz · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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