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
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Crema solare 50+ spray
200 ml · Label from Austria, Germany and Italy · Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Creme
Moisturizer · 1 oz · Lists fragrance
Auchan
Crème Anti-âge jour bio à l’huile d’Argan et acide hyaluronique
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Creme Body, Face, and Hand Cream Tin
Body lotion · 8.4 g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Desert Essence
Crème capillaire boucles souples à la noix de coco
190 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme care
250 ml / 260 g · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Créme corps hydratante
0.3 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect soin hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème de douche Dermo Protect surgras
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de douche Sensitive
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Creme de douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-âge Gold (Or 1%)
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Crème de jour ultra riche sans rinçage
300ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Glossier
Crème de You
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Crème douche douceur, douche soin, huile d’amande douce
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche nourissante
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Crème douche nourrissante
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme douche veloutée
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème fondamentale Anti-âge global
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
crème hydratante mains
75 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Crème hydratante protectrice pour le visage et le corps
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème hydratante sensitive
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Crème hydratante végétal
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème lavante au parfum d’amande
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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