Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,853 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Cosmia
Bain moussant ayurveda
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant camomille et miel
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant miel et camomille
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain moussant parfum pomme
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Baked Gingerbread & Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
BAKUCHIOL Dual-Retinol Alternative Face Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Follain
Balancing Cleanser: Oil Control
Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.0 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Flüssigseife Very Cherry, 500 ml
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Handcreme
Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
300 ml · Label from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Morocco · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea med ultra sensitive waschgel
150 ml · Label from Hungary · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea med Waschgel Ultra Sensitive, 150 ml
150 ml · Label from Germany and Morocco · Lists coconut derivatives
DM
Balea Men Fresh Shampoo
300 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Balm-in-Lipstick with Pomegranate Extract
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Bálsamo After Shave
100ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance
Rexona
Bamboo
3 x 125 g · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
Bamboo & Hibiscus Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OGX
Bamboo fiver-full shampoo
385 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
L’Oréal
Banana hair food
390 ml · Label from Croatia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Banana Hair Food
390mL · Label from Australia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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