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
Native
Moisturizing 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Moisturizing Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Body Wash
Body wash · 22 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Moisturizing Conditioner with Coconut Water & Aloe Vera
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Mon coffret douceur
1 pièce (0.746 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Monday
Monday Moisture Conditioner
354ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Monoi Gentle Hair & Body Wash
Label from France and Georgia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Monsavon
Monsavon 250 gd vanille
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Monsavon
Monsavon lait, litchi & rose
250 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
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