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
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon Supply Co
Working Man's Face Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
wow bust
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Xtra Forte fijación 4
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
yes to
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fa
Yoghurt Coconut
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
You Bodywash XL
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Billie Eilish Fragrances
YOUR TURN Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Billie Eilish Fragrances
Your Turn II Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Yves rocher
Yves rocher huile de douche sensuelle noix de coco
200 ml 6.7 fil. oZ. · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
yves rocher shampoo riparazione
300 ml · Label from Italy · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher SO Elixir Purple Body Lotion
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Zahnfleisch-Intensivpflege
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Zendium
Zendium Bain de Bouche Biogum
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Zendium
Zendium Classic Tandpasta
75ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Enfants +7ans
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Enfants 1 à 6 Ans
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Extra Fraîcheur 75ml Lot de 2
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complète
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complete 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
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