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
Palmolive
GEL DOUCHE LAIT ET OLIVE
500 ML · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cosmia
GEL DOUCHE MÛRE SAUVAGE et GRENADE
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel douche My Green Summer
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche nourrisant à l’extrait d’argan et à l’eau de fleur d’oranger
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche oriental
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Gel douche pamplemousse rose
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum caramel
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum cerise et jasmin
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum marshmallow
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum mûre et grenade
0.25 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche parfum olive
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel Douche Peaux Sensibles Visage Corps Men
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche pour homme
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel douche Sensitive
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche Shampooing 2 en 1 Classic
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche soin protect
0.75 l · Label from France · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Gel douche soyeux
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mas
Gel douche surgras
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche surgras
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel higiene íntima hidratante
500 ml · Label from Morocco and Spain · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel intime
200 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Instituto Español
Gel intimo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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