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
Yves Rocher
Shampooing concentré - Tous types de cheveux
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing douche Men Boost 3 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing douche Relax
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux blonds Camomille
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing doux Cheveux chatains à bruns Noix & Henné
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux gras Menthe & citron
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux cheveux normaux Pomme & tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing Doux Cheveux secs & abimés Amande & Abricot
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing doux protecteur cheveux fins et délicats
750ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Shampooing doux Ultra Doux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
SHAMPOOING et DOUCHE AU SEL MARIN
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampooing extra-doux Camomille & Mimosa
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing nourrissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing purifiant - cheveux gras
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing purifiant aux fructanes d’agaves
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Cien
Shampooing quotidien Fruits & Vitamines
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
369 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shampooing soin douceur hydra douceur
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Shampooing Soin Nutri-Réparateur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing soleil à l’huile de Monoï et Néroli
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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