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
Ellis Brooklyn
BANANA MILKSHAKE Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair styling · 240ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
BarberClub Nettoyant 3 en 1 Barbe + Visage + Cheveux
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
bareMinerals
BAREPRO 24HR Skin-Perfecting Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Skinfix
Barrier Balancing Water Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ole Henriksen
Barrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Naturium
Barrier Bounce Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Basil SHOWER GEL
Body wash · 50ML · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
bath and body works iced cinnamon rolls hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
chicco
Bath and shower gel Baby Moments Kids
500 ml · Label from Italy and Moldova · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
bath ane and body soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Disney Resorts H2O+ Beauty
Bath Aquatics Body Lotion
250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Bath therapy - delighting blend
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
baume après rasage ACTIV
0.1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Baume Lavant Réconfortant Peaux Extra Sèches
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
baylis natural bath soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
260 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
beaches and creme black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Mixsoon
Bean Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Beaume Super Hydratant
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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