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
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Supergoop!
Triple Prep Weightless Multitasking Moisturizer SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · 6.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
K18
TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Black Opal
True Tone Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula bright start
10000 · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
10000 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kora Organics
Turmeric Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Turmeric Milk & Lemon Drop Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Hask
Twist Tamer Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends conditioner
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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