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
toms toddler toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tone Island Vibes Body Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Tonique
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Timotei
Tonus Brillance Shine Recharge Shampooing
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Marvis
Toothpaste Marvis Ginger Mint
85 ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Topco Associates Llc
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Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson’s
Top-to-toe baby bath
500 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects 7 In One CC Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Total Effects Facial Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colorescience
Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Aussie
Total Miracle 7in1
778 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Touch Retexturizing Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Hand & Body Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Issue
Tratamiento Capilar Brillo Extremo
25 g / 0.88 oz · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Costa Rica · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Pantene
Tratamiento reparador de keratina bambú
30 ml · Label from Colombia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Soap & Glory
Travel Size Face Soap And Clarity Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Korres
Travel Size Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ELEMIS
Travel Size Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Travel Size Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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