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

Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Jabón Líquido Crema Humectante

900 ml (30.4 oz) · Label from Bolivia, Chile and Colombia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Jabón Líquido Manzana y Miel

900 ml · Label from Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives

Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser

177 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner

Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner

Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives

jamais annoncé black castor oil

473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Jansyn’s Moisture Max Conditioner

Conditioner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Conditioner

Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones

Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence

Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives

Jeden Tag Shampoo Mango

300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Jelly beans, stink bug, toasted marshmallow, dirty dishwater, birthday cake, rotten egg, buttered popcorn, toothpaste, berry blue, barf, peach, canned dog food, chocolate pudding, booger, juicy pear, spoiled milk, coconut, stinky socks, tut

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash

Body wash · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Jelly Bear Jelly Soap

Body wash · Lists fragrance

Jelly sleeping mask

8g · Label from Lithuania · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Jelly-Licious Hydrating Lip & Blush Tint-Cheerio

Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Johnson’s Baby Shampoo

400 mL · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Johnson’s Fuerza y Vitamina Shampoo

400 ml · Label from Colombia · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Johnson’s Head to Toe Wash and Shampoo

Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Johnson’s Hidratación Intensa Acondicionador

400 ml · Label from Colombia · Lists fragrance

Herbal Essences

Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Conditioner

Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones

Herbal Essences

Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Joy Works Facial Cleanser

Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates

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