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
Auchan
Shampooing très doux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Shampooing très doux, extra doux
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aveda
Shampure Dry Shampoo
Lists fragrance
Softsoap
Shea & Almond Oil
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Shea Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla Shower Foam Body Wash
Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Shea Butter 3 in 1 Shampoo Conditioner Body Wash
400 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Shea moisture
SHEA BUTTER ARGAN KELP OIL
384 ml · Label from Saudi Arabia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Shea Butter Cream Pomade
227 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dial
Shea Butter Extract Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Shea Gentle Wash
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Hair Mask
Hair styling · 240ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · 192g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
The Body Shop
Shea Shower Cream
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Marie Veronique
Sheer Tint Zinc SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shine + Protect Spray
Hair styling · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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