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
Suave
suave 2in1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Suave Clarifying Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Suave kids 3 in 1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
suave lemongrass & ginger shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
suave professionals rosemary and mint shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
suave shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Succomber au plaisir sucré
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sukin
Sukin Colour Care Shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sukin
Sukin haircare
Label from Australia and New Zealand · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Sulfate free volumizing shampo
38.2 FL OZ (1.13 L) · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Sulfate-Free Glossing Conditioner for Shiny Hair
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
One With Nature
Sulfur & Chamomile Soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Summer Edition restauración shampoo
Label from Argentina · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun kids Lait protecteur Protect & Sensitive
200 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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