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
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Cream
Body lotion · 13.5 g · Lists sulfates, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Intense hydration
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
johnson-johnson
Intense Repair
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex
Body wash · 28 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Court Queen Citrus Scent
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Victory Vibes Vanilla Scent
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Cetaphil
Intensive Healing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
INTENSIVE REPAIR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 250 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · 6.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Invisible Look Styling Gel
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
ion
ion color defense
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ellis Brooklyn
ISLA SIRENA Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 1.7fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Selsun Blue
Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
its a 10 coily miracle product
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lux
Jabón con glicerina orquídea negra
375 g (3 x 125 g) · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Deliplus
Jabón de manos repuesto
1L · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Jabón de manos tiernos recuerdos
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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