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
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
175 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Wash (Fresh Eucalyptus & Resemary)
300 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
The Ritual of Karma Instant Care Hand Lotion
50 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Rituals
The ritual of sakura
Label from Sweden · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The seaweed
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tatcha
The Silk Serum
Serum · 30 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Smoothing Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Texture Tonic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Crown Affair
The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · 5.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Raw Sugar
The Truly Unruly Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Sachajuan
THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY
Hair styling · 200 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
OGX
Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen Conditioner
88.7 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
thick & full biotin & collagen shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Duke Cannon
Thick Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sasha Pure
Thicken Conditioner
355ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thickening Spray
Hair styling · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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