Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,894 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
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Body lotion
Body lotion · 500 ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Salt & Stone
Body Lotion
Body lotion · 15.2 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oars + Alps
Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Body lotion · 225ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Body lotion · 225ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.14 Icila
Body lotion · 225ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambiance de Plage
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambre Noir
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Bergamote Fraîche
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Dahlia Rouge
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Fragrance Originale
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Sachajuan
BODY LOTION GINGER FLOWER
Body lotion · 500 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Oud Minéral
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Body Lotion Rich Nourishing
400ml · Label from Ireland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Soleil de Tanger
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Spa Du Maroc
Body lotion · 12.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Body lotion to oil
200ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NIVEA
Body Milk
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Body milk para piel seca
250ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Body Scrub
Exfoliant · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Body Soufflé
Body lotion · 6.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Body superfood
380 · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid
l-oreal
Body Superfood Gel Crème Hydratant Pastèque
380ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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