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
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dontodent
Cool Fresh Mundspray
15 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea Men
Cool Kick deodorant
50 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Cool Power Gel Douche Cryo-Caps™ -4°C (Format XL)
300 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
Copper santal
225 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain - instant mystérieux - 750ml
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - gel douche et bain lait - à l’avoine - 750 ml
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - lait de douche - à l’avoine - 250 ml
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia Flower Spirit 3 pcs Gift set
3 pièces · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Cosmia Freshness 3 pcs Gift set
3 pièces · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a l’amande douce
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la noix de coco
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la peche
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la rose - flacon avec pompe
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche et bain lait hydratant a la vanille
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a l’amande douce
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur d’oranger pour adultes et enfants de plus de 3 ans en flacon
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la fleur de coton - flacon avec capsule
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la mandarine et au citron
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la noix de coco
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la peche
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la vanille
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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