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
Zendium
Zendium Junior 5+ years
75 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium Kids Dentifrice 1-6 Ans Protection Dents de Lait Tube
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium soin genciv75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
Zendium toothpaste biogum
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Zendium
ZENDIUM TOOTHPASTE Expert Gums
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Medicube
Zero Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Axe
Zero pellicule - shampooing zinc & eau de glacier
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Pore Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Zingy & Refreshing Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel
750 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Acure
Zombie Cell Clarifying Serum with Milk Thistle
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Гель для душа и ванны "Манго & кориандр"
50 мл · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Калина
Жидкое мыло ЧИСТАЯ ЛИНИЯ Сила 5 трав
520 ml · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
174ml · Label from Ukraine · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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