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
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
OGX
Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Cucumber Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Volume & Fullness Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Danger Time
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson & Johnson
Deep Clean
Lists parabens, formaldehyde releasers
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MARVIS
Dentifrice Jasmin Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Light & Fresh
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Lilac & Waterlily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Dermato clean lotion clarifiante
Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Detail Corrector Makeup Remover Swabs
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dew & Done Skin Tint With SPF20-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dior
Dior Homme Gel Douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Origins
Dr. Andrew WEIL for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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