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
L’Oréal
Liso & Brillo
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Deliplus
Liss frizz control mask
Label from Morocco and Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Listerine
Listerine Advanced White
500 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
live clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Logona
Logona hazelnut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
long and strong way to grow leave in conditioner
6 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kristin Ess
Loose Styling Powder
Hair styling · 1 OZ · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Loreal
Loreal Pure-Claly Mask Clear & Comfort
1.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lotion purifiante
0.2 l · Label from France and World · Lists silicones
Eucerin
Lotion Sun Protection kids SPF 50+
400 ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
250 ml e · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty and Planet Après-Shampooing Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Bain de Bouche Fraîcheur Éclat 250ml
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
1 pièce (0.845 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Cascade Détox 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Oasis Nourrissante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Pluie Rafraîchissante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Rosée Hydratante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampoing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Aurore Éclatante 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Femme Cascade Détox 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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