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
duschdas
duschdas Magnolie
225ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Shampoo Cool Moon
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche Schönheitsgeheimnisse Aloe Vera
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Duschgel Jamaica Vibes
300ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eau coiffante effet naturel
0.15 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
L’occitane
Eau de cédrat
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Diadermine
Eau démaquillante
200 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Diadermine
Eau Démaquillante Express 3 en 1 Visage, Yeux et Lèvres
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Timotei
Eau démêlante Légèreté Brillance
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire
200 ml · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Diadermine
eau micellaire express 3 en 1
400 ML · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Auchan
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
0.5 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire sensitive
0.5 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Eau micellaire sensitive
Label from Bulgaria and France · Lists salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Eau Micellaire Ultra Peaux Sensibles
400ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco - recharge creme lavante mains parfum noix de coco
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco - recharge gel lavant mains
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco recharge - creme lavante mains
1 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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