Sodium Citrate
Sodium Citrate is a buffering and chelating ingredient. It’s in 589 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
The sodium salt of citric acid. Adjusts pH and binds metal ions.
What it does
Contains Sodium Citrate: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Citrate: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Citrate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37816, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii citras and trisodium citrate.
Products that contain Sodium Citrate
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Court Queen Citrus Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Intensely Hydrating Body Wash with Hyaluronic Serum Complex, Victory Vibes Vanilla Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Invisible Daily Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Dermalogica
Invisible Physical Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Jelly beans, stink bug, toasted marshmallow, dirty dishwater, birthday cake, rotten egg, buttered popcorn, toothpaste, berry blue, barf, peach, canned dog food, chocolate pudding, booger, juicy pear, spoiled milk, coconut, stinky socks, tut
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS CURLY SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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 · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
kirkland signature
Lists fragrance
Medicube
Kojic Acid Turmeric Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Axis-Y
Kojic Yuzu Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait crème nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gatorade
Lemon Lime
Lists fragrance
Kandoo
Lingettes - toilette Kandoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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