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
Cosmia
Shampoing extra doux
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux Cèdre & Eucalyptus antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux tilleul et thé vert
300mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoing illuminant camomille
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
shampoing illuminant, camomille et miel de fleurs
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Shampoing technique color
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique force
0.4 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique lisse
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
0.4 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique violet
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
shampoing traitant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clear
shampoo
1l · Label from Jordan and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Shampoo
300ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Shampoo
1 litro · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ogx Argan Oil Of Morocco
Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Real Root by Sprouts
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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