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
L’Oréal
Dream BB PURE FPS 15
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
The INKEY List
Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
HONEST
Eczema Relief Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Lotion Astringente
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Olay
Elasticity Boosting Body Wash with Collagen Peptide Serum Complex
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser + Restorative Body Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Olay
Essence Extract Toner Cream
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Huggies
Everyday
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Extra Gentle Daily Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Farb Booster
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Good Wipes
Flushable Wipes Lavender Scent
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Foaming milk creamer
Lists fragrance
Pantene
formula pro vitaminas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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