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 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
Cien
Crème lavante grenade
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème lavante Low Shampoo
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Crème lavante mains
0.3 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème lavante mains lait et miel
2 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Crème lavante protectrice bain & douche
750ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Creme main sensuelle vanille
30mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
0.1 l · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
0.1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Cacao & Orange
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème mains calendula
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Clémentine & Epices édition limitée
30 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
crème mains nourrissante eau d’arnica bio
75ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dermophil
Crème Mains Réparation Forte
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
100 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
0.075 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cien
Crème pour la peau Classic
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
70 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
1 · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Burt’s Bees
Crème pour les mains à l’huile d’amande et au lait
57 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
500ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Soft
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème solaire 50+ FPS SPF
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
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