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
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Schauma
Fresh it Up! Shampoo
40 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
fresh mint mouth wash
250ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
Fresh Ocean
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Ocean
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · 22 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Strawberry and Mint
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bubble
Fresh Start Gel Facial Cleanser For All Skin Types
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Frissonner dans les vagues rafraîchissantes
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Frizz Control Moisturizing Lotion
Hair styling · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Shield Spray
Hair styling · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Schauma
Frucht & Vitamin Shampoo
2 x 400ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis
Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
FRUCTIS - Banana Hair Food
390 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Aloe Hydra Bomb
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing Fortifiant Color Resist
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Fructis Après-shampooing fortifiant Stop Agressions
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Fructis Coco Water
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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