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
The Ordinary
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Amazon whitening mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Hourglass
Ambient Soft Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-dandruff shampoo repair & care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Anti-roos shampoo + conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Apple Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Aqua Deep Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Pampers
Aqua soft touch
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
Aqua Thermal - Baume Éveil Regard
Lists silicones
Sukin
Aquaboost 3D Hyaluronic Acid Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
baby extracare lotion
Lists fragrance
Banana Boat
Baby Mineral
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
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