Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,879 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
Dove inv care zero 2x50ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Dove Men + Care Clean Comfort Douchegel
250ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Men + Care Sensitive 3in1 Pflegedusche
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove men care
Dove Men Care Cool Fresh
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Dove Men+Care Body Wash
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Nutrition Intense Gel Douche Mousse à l’Huile de Coton 24h de Douceur Douche & Rasage
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Original 0% Deodorant Roller
50ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Dove Original Bain Beauté Hydratant 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Purely Pampering Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals Nourishing Body Wash
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Dove shamp daily2/1 250ml 6x
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Shampoing Blond Nutrition
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Shampoing Color Care
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Shampoing Réparation Intense 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
dove shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove silk dry 24h
50 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
dove soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Infusée à l’Huile d’Açaï 24H de Douceur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourissante Infusée Huile de Coco 200ml
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Surgras Gel Douche Mousse Nourrissante Huile de Rose 24h
200 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove ultra care shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Verzorgende Handzeep
250ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove zero original 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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