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
white rain purely coconit oil body wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Bath & Body Works
White Tea & Sage Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Lavoris
Whitening Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Old Spice
Whitewater
1l · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
whole blends coconut oil and cocoa butter shampoo and conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Wild Wish
240 mL · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams 75ml stk blueman
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Energy
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Extra Cool
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams Gel Douche Homme 3 en 1 Ice Fresh 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Williams
Williams inv stick 75mlx2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dove
Winning Streak Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Winter Mint & Frosted Cranberry Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Thayers
Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Witch Hazel Facial Toner Uncented
355ml · Label from Australia · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr Teal’s
Witch hazel facial toner, rose water
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lavilin
Women’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Triple Action Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Lacura
Wonder Spray Curls
200ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists silicones
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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