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
power swabs
Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates
Medik8
Press & Glow
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Head and shoulders
Pro expert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Aliento Fresco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Oral-B
Pro-Expert Fresh Breath
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pantene
PRO-V Daily Moisture Renewal 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Protect & Sensitive 50
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Head & Shoulders
Pure Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser with Turmeric Extract
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Radian-C Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
readi-cat 2
Lists silicones
Rituals
Recovery hand balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
RMS Beauty
ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Pantene
Repair & Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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