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
Tula
H₂Oasis
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Null
HAIR
300 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hair & Body Wash
600ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tubby Todd
Hair + Body Wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fleur de la Passion
Fragrance · Lists fragrance
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fleur de Vanille
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maison Louis Marie
Hair and Body Mist - Fruit du Dragon
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Garnier
Hair Bomb Proteína
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Fructis
hair food aloe vera
Label from Uruguay · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Hair Food Banana
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fructis
Hair Food Manteca de Cacao
300 ml · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Colombia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Hair food papaye
390 ml · Label from France and Gabon · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Hair Food Sandía
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Aussie
HAIR INSURANCE LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sachajuan
HAIR MOUSSE
Hair styling · 200 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · 1.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Hair Renew Daily Active Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Innersense
Hair Renew Soothing Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Hair Repair Ultimate Huile Précieuse Shampooing
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
T is for Tame
Hair Taming Spray
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Hairmilk 7 Plus
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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