Citric Acid
Citric Acid is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 3,736 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 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
Desert Essence
Arctic Berry Mouth Rinse
Lists fragrance, essential oils
NARS
Arctic PH-Adjusting Lip Sheen
Lip · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Argan Oil & Lavender Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hask
Argan oil repairing shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Josie Maran
Argan Sun Milk Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 33
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 - Traitement renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Arginine resist X3 shampooing renforçateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
As i am
As I Am Curling Jelly
Lists fragrance
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Atlas body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Auchan bio - dentifrice complet - à l’extrait de menthe bio protection émail et gencives - 75 ml e
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Auchan bio dentifrice enfants 3-6 ans fraise
Lists fragrance
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
aurora nights fragrance mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Ausgleichendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Authentic African Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
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