Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,736 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Nivea
Baby sun protection cream
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Babo Botanicals
Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Talbot’s
Baby Tooth Gum Cleaner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Parent’s Choice
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Aquaphor
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Wash and Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pampers
Baby wipes Pampers Sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Alpiflor
Bain aromatique aux herbes - Melisse
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain de bouche bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain de bouche blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche enfant
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Bain de bouche protection dents et gencives
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils
Henkel
Bain de bouche quotidien Multi-Action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Yves rocher
Bain douche énergisant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Bain Douche Poire & Cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche sensuel vanille bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant à l’extrait d’ylang-ylang
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant ayurveda
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant camomille et miel
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant miel et camomille
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain moussant parfum pomme
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
BAKUCHIOL Dual-Retinol Alternative Face Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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