Ingredients

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
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après shampooing crème fondante au Lait de vanille et pulpe de papaye
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’Argan et Cranberry
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Crème Riche Huile d’avocat et Beurre de Karité
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing Nutrition Extrême Olive Mythique
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-Shampooing Réparation Intense Érable Guérisseur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Corps Lait Corps sous la douche Huiles merveilleuses Argan et camélia
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
ultra doux dans silicone eau de coco et aloe vera
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche soin Savon d’Alep & Huile de Rose
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Douche Soin Savon traditionnel & Pin Maritime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
GARNIER
Garnier
Ultra doux enfant 2 en 1
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
GARNIER
Garnier
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à l’abricot et fleur de coton
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 à la cerise et amande douce
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Low Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le Shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Le shampooing merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia (maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
4,7 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra doux shampoing hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampoo
300ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de Pamplemousse et de thé vert
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’extrait de tilleul
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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