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
Head & Shoulders
Ultra men deep clean 2in1 dandruff shampoo & conditioner
400mL · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Ultra Moisture Body Wash Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream
Body lotion · 4.7fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Balea
ultra sensitive after shave balsam
100 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Ultra sensitive Handcreme
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Lippenpflege
8,5 ml · Label from Germany · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive mattierende 24h-Pflege (für unreine Haut)
50 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Ultra Sensitive Serum Body Wash with only 10 ingredients
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Odele
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Waschlotion
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
ultra-calming sensitive skin foaming cleanser
177 ml · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultrax doux masque reconstituant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
fresh
Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
4 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Butter Bergamot & Vanilla Bean
Body lotion · 6.7 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Wash
Body wash · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palladio
UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Eye cream · Lists silicones
up & up
Up&up anti itch
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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