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
vo5
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Volumen Shampoo Bio-Bambus Bio-Orangenminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Maracuja & Orchidee
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Patchouli & Jasmin
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Volumen-Kick Shampoo Bio-Kiwi Bio-Apfelminze
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene Essential Botanicals
Voluminizing Conditioner
38.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yes to
Volumising shampoo
280 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Volumizing conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Native
Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Hair Biology
Volumizing shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze Mythische Olive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Wake Up Beautiful Dream Jelly Face Wash
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
walmart soap 3n1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Warm Vanilla + Sweet Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Warrior Princess Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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