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
Native
Full & Thick Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Full + Thick Passionflower Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Full + Thick Passionflower Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Dry Texturizing Spray
Hair styling · 5.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Full Blown Volume Shampoo + Dry Texturizing Spray
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Curlsmith
Full Body Milk Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pacifica
Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Future Youth Super Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
K18
FutureIQ™ biomimetic hair longevity serum
Hair styling · 3oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Game Changer Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Game Day Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Garnier Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier Fructis
garnier fructis sleek and shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Force Ultime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier fructis shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis Shampoo Grow Strong
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Алоэ Superfood
390 мл · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis, Banana hair food, hair mask
390 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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