Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,736 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Deep Sea Glacier
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Eucalyptus Spearmint
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Mandarin Woods
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Null
alverde
Lists drying alcohol
dm
Alverde Deo Wasserminze Meeresmineralien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
alverde
alverde MEN Duschgel Highland Breeze 3in1, 250 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
alverde
alverde NATURKOSMETIK Flüssigseife Minze, Bergamotte Nachfüllpack, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Alverde pro climate Deospray Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Amazon whitening mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Garnier
Ambre solaire lait fluide hydratant très haute protection
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Naturopathica
Amethyst Peace Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Amino Acids + B5
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Amino Power cheveux & corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Pantene
Ampollas tratamiento intensivo Repara & Protege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Ampoules Hair Rescue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Anarchy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Axe
Anarchy Axe for her
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
pura d’or
Anti Hair-Thinning Biotin Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Anti Pickel Peeling Cleanser AHA/PHA/BHA
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Belli
Anti-Blemish Facial Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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