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
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Fragrance Free
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
Kiss My Face
De-Stress Hand & Body Lotion - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body lotion · Lists essential oils
dead sea minerals anti-stress clay face mask
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
deal worthy
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Irish Spring
Deep Action Scrub Men’s Exfoliating Face & Body Wash
532ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Johnson & Johnson
Deep Clean
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Hydrating Water Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Caudalie
Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Revitalizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · 30.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Deep Moisture Body Wash
250 ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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