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 23, 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
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Native
Mini Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Scalp Detox 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Miracle Moisture Boost Rose Water
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Mizellen Augen Make-Up Entferner Pads
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Moisturizing Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aquafresh
Multi Action 24h Sugar Acid Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dermalogica
Multi Active Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
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