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
Pantene
Pantene ProV
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
pantene shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
pantene volumizing shampoo mint and ginseng
Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
patchs ultra purifiants
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Medicube
PDRN CICA Soothing Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Anua
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anua
Peach 70 Niacin Brightening Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices L-Glutathione Glow On Brightening Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
alverde Naturkosmetik
Pflanzenölseife Bio-Verveine Normale Haut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pai
PHA Clarifying Face Wash for Blemish-Prone Skin
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Pink Peel-off Maske
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Naturium
Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Oil - BHA
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Pout Polish Peel-Off Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser | Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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