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
Lacura
DEODORANT FEELING FRESH
50ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Salt & Stone
Deodorant Gel
Deodorant · 2.6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Déodorant grenade
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Déodorant instant voluptueux
0.05 l · Label from France, Senegal and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
La Roche-Posay
Déodorant physiologique 24h
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Déodorant power 24h
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Native
Deodorant Spray
Deodorant · 3.5 oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Unilever
Déodorant Talc Soft
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Déodorant vanille
0.05 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
deodorant vichy laboratoires 24h toucher sec
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
390 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · 200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Eucerin
Dermato clean lotion clarifiante
200 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Dermo Capillaire
250ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Dermo confort nutri creme de douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Désert
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dae
Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Desodorante Antitranspirante
50 ml · Label from Germany and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cien
Desodorante Cien
12m 50ml · Label from France and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Desodorante roll-on
1pcs · Label from Germany and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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