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
Head & Shoulders
Sanfte Pflege (3 Action Formula)
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sanfte Pflege Handseife
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Sapone liquido
1 Litro · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Himalaya
Saunf Mouthwash
215ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
sauve tropical coconut shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Amande douce & lait
2 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille fleur d’oranger et argan
4*100g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Karité & Jasmin
4 * 100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cien
Savon liquide amande
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Method
Savon mains
300 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 9.25 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 9.25 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Detox 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
SCALP LONGEVITY TREATMENT
Conditioner · 50 mL · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clear
Scalp Oil Control
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Scalp Refreshing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.