Citric Acid

Cosmetic function: Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking

At a glance

EWG hazard 2/10 CIR grade A

EWG hazard reflects the rating of the ingredient, not the real-world risk of a finished product — hazard depends on concentration. How we read these.

Who it suits

Bad for Sensitive Skin

Watch out: Skin irritation can occur at high concentration

Products with Citric Acid

Data is aggregated from EWG, CIR, CosIng and the SkinCarisma community, and improves over time. Spot something off? See our methodology. This is general information, not medical advice.