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
Aussie
KIDS CURLY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
KIDS CURLY SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Kids Purely Fun Oat & Honey 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hello
Kids Rinse Fresh Watermelon
Lists fragrance
babyganics
Kids SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer
15 ml · Label from Brazil and Netherlands · Lists fragrance
khiel’s
kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser
2.5 fl. oz. - 75ml · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kirkland
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Kirkland
kirkland signature
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Kiss My Face Whenever Conditioner
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Kistna Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Kit Racines Blond BR1
22 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Kit Racines Noir R5
11 + 11 ml (22 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Kiwi Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
100ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Kojic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Kolay Tarama Spreyi
200 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Balea
Kräuterbad Eukalyptus
500 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’après-shampooing hydratant Lait d’amande nourricier
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
L’Homme
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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