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
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
16 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
3 fl oz · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil Pro Dry Skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
236 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
White Barn
Champagne Toast
8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Champo Fuerza & Brillo
725 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú anticaída
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
200ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
360 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Lidl
Champu clasico cien
Label from Portugal and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Champú Dermo Sensitive
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Deliplus
Champú exotic
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Champú infantil
Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
400 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
davines
Champú Well-being
1000 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Charcoal face scrub
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Bronner’s
Cherry Blossom All-One Magic Soap
240ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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