Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,890 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
Native
Coconut and Vanilla Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Coconut Bath Shower Gel / Cream
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut Coffee Scrub & Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Coconut curls
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Softsoap
Coconut Gentle Wash
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
OGX
Coconut milk
Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dial
Coconut Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OGX
Coconut milk conditioner
385 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
coconut mint drop bath and body
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut Oil & Ylang Ylang Conditioner
Conditioner · 400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Oil Brilliantly Nourishing Pre-Shampoo Hair Oil
Shampoo · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Coconut oil Shampoo
360 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
method.body
Coconut Rice Milk Shea Butter Body Wash Simply Nourish
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Coconut Shea Butter
591ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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