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
The Body Shop
Coconut Shower Cream
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Coconut Water Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Coconut Water Facial Toner with Witch Hazel
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate best ever Nigger
Label from Philippines · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
colgate total antibacterial 12 hour protection
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Colgate total whitening
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · 20.28 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
collagen face mask
25 g · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Collagen Milky Wrapping Glow Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · 1.7 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
collagen plump Bodyful shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Color brilliance conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hair Biology
Color brilliance shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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