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
TB eye cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Tea Tree 3-in-1 Wash, Scrub & Mask
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
tea tree ginger
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · 400 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash Spearmint
473ml · Label from World and Etats Unis · Lists essential oils
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Ultra Care Mouthwash
Label from World · Lists essential oils
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.9 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Team Five Body Hair Face 3 Menthol Energising
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Tenue & Strong Pro 185
10 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Null
Teufelssalbe
100ml · Label from Deutschland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dr. Dennis Gross
Texture Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Texturing Hair Styling Spray for Wavy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Texturizing Foam
Hair styling · 6.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Mist 6
Hair styling · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Thayers
Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner
355 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance
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