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
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Revive with Wild Mint Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blackcurrant + Cedarwood Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sage Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus + Birch Relaxing Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Purifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 25.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Menthol 2in1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Relief Cleansing Shampoo with Menthol
Shampoo · 12 oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Birch Revitalizing 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Exfoliating Deep Clean Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Fortifying Shampoo Conditioner
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Fresh & Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Ginger & Coconut Oil Hydration 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · 17.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hair Defense 2-in-1 Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydration Fuel 2-in-1 Fortifying Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Cedarwood Reinvigorating 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mango + Cedarwood Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Moon Oasis Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · 18 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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