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
harvest gathering hand soap
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Haute Exigence Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Head&Shoulders
Head & Shoulders 2 in 1 Classic (Derma & Care Formula)
270 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
head & shoulders coconut conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol
12 mL · Label from Philippines · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head and shoulders classic
250 ml · Label from Morocco and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Head-to-toe Wash & Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Healing Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Body Lotion & Cream
Body lotion · 2.5 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · 19 oz · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Heat Spray
Hair styling · 6.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Lux
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Fisher-Price
Hello Bathtime Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Moisture for Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Hello, good stuff cica face cream
30ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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