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
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BeautyBio
The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
The body shop crème exfoliante corps pêche de vigne
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
The Body Shop Mac’s Root & Aloe softening shaving cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Brightening Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Naturium
The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tula
The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Thé des Vignes Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Finishing Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
Body lotion · 7.7 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ / 500 ML · Lists coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Vitamin Daily Nutrients Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Solução tonificante de ácido glicólico 7%)
240 ml · Label from Brazil, Morocco and Saudi Arabia · Lists exfoliating acid
Versed
The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Treacle moon
the rasberry kiss
60mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
treacle moon
The raspberry kiss
500 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maelove
The Refresher AHA Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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