Ingredients

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

DOVE Déodorant Femme Stick Original 0% 2x40ml

80 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

Dove Dermacare Scalp

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Dove Douche Soin Hypoallergénique pour Peau Sensible 400ml

400 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Amande et Hibiscus

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Eau Micellaire Peau Sensible 400ml Lot de 2

1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Homme Hydratant

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Hydratant Lot 2 x 750ml

1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

DOVE Gel Douche Hypoallergénique 2x400ml

800 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse

200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 400ml Lot de 2

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Nutrition Intense 750ml Lot de 2

1500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Eucalyptus 2x250ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 250ml

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

DOVE Gel Douche Pouvoir des Plantes Gingembre 2x250ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Revive 500ml

500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin à l’Huile d’Amande Lot 2x400ml

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin et Eclat Surgras 750ml

750 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant 750ml

750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin Hydratant Lot 2 x 400ml

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Soin Infusée à l’Huile d’Argan Lot 2x400ML

800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Amande

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 400ml

400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Dove Gel Douche Surgras à l’Huile d’Argan 750ml

750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

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