Ingredients

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

Garnier Ultra Doux Enfants Shampooing 2 en 1 - Cerise, Karité Pur et Amande Douce

250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Garnier whole blend

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones

Garnier_ultra doux

Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Garnigr Whole Blends

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Gel - champú bebé para pieles atópicas

Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Gel coiffant fixation béton

0.252 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones

Gel coiffant fixation extrême

0.252 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones

Gel coiffant fixation forte

0.252 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones

Gel corporal infantil

600 ml · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

1L · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

GEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)

750 ml · Label from Morocco, Portugal and Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel de baño 10% urea

500 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel de baño frescor azul

Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

650 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel de Limpeza Anti-idade Lóreal Revitalift Hialurônico

250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g

454 g · Label from Brazil · Lists coconut derivatives

Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost

150 ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Gel désincrustant visage

100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

gel doccia solido

80g · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche 2-en-1 corps et cheveux

200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax

250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Gel douche a l’eau de coco

0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

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