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
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
385 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
K18
DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Cucumber Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Lavender & Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dandruff Coconut Shampoo
500 mL · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Old Spice
Danger Time
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Versed
Day Dissolve Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Daylong
Daylong Sensitive Face Mineral Cream SPF 50
50ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance allergens
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Cedarwood + Bergamot
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lavender + Ylang Ylang
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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