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
Deliplus
Sensitive cream
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance allergens
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
300 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
the honey pot
sensitive foaming wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Sensitive gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Sensitive hand soap
500 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive Kopfhaut
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive Pro
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Conditioner
Conditioner · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Wash
Body wash · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Shampoo
Shampoo · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Shampoo
Shampoo · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Honest
Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive Shower Gel Soothing + Bamboo Extract
250 mL · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Sensitives Shampoo
300ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
sensodyne extra whitening toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Serenity Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil
300 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Serenity Smoothing Cream
Hair styling · 6oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Sérum activateur d’éclat Glow Énergie C+
30ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Sérum facial reparador Micro Cápsulas
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Serum Plex Repair
Label from Morocco and Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Serum+ Dewy Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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