Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,897 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
REMEDY
CALAZIME Skin Protectant Paste
4 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturopathica
Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Butter
Body lotion · 11 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Honest Beauty
Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Calm Space Calming Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Calm Water Gel
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Earth Mama
Calming Lavender Baby Wash
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Calming Lavender Bubble Bath & Wash
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Johnson’s
Calming Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Essence
Camouflage+ Matt Concealer
5 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance
R+Co
CANDY STRIPE Protect + Prep Detangling Spray
Hair styling · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
453ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Loreal
Carbon protect
50ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’OREAL Men Expert
Carbon Protect Anti-Transpirant
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Carbon Protect Anti-Transpirant 5 en 1 Ice Fresh
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
250ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Carol’s Daughter
Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Original Leave-In Moisturizer
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Cavani 9 - Gel douche hydratant originale édition limitée
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
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