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 22, 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
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Farmacy
Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Tubby Todd
Bubble Bath
Lists coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The vitamin shoppe
Calcium Magnesium zinc
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Calgon
Lists fragrance
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Palladio
CC CREAM FULL-COVERAGE
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantène
Cheveux fins Force & Brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
CICAPLAST Accélérateur de réparation épidermique
Lists silicones
head & shoulders
CITRUS FRESH
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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