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
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
L’occitane
Espuma de limpieza facial
125 · Label from Paraguay · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Olay
Essence Extract Toner Cream
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schwarzkopf
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Essence Ultime Omega Repair
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Arm & Hammer
Essentials Moisturizing Shower Gel
355 ml · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Essentials Wild Cherry Blossom Shampoo
Shampoo · 22.5oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Eucerin huile de douche
400 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Eucerin
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal Paris
EverPure Bond Repair Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
every man jack 3n1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
FORIA
Everyday Body Wash with Organic Botanicals
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Oars + Alps
Everyday Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
everyone
everyone 3in1 soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion 3 In 1 Coconut + Lemon
Label from World · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Lotion Lavender + Aloe - Hand | Face| Body
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
EO
Everyone Soap Lavender + Aloe
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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