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
Curl Care Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Curl Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
TRESemmé
Curl Conditioning Mousse
200ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Control Mousse
Hair styling · 5.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Curl Defining Creme 5
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · 6.17 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Defining Styling Soufflé
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Conditioner
Conditioner · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Shampoo
Shampoo · 15.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curls Defining Mousse
Hair styling · 7 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr Squatch
Cypress Coast
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
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