A salt of citric acid used to buffer pH.
What it is
Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. Together with citric acid it holds the formula at a set pH and binds metal ions.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, creams and toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is a formulation aid used in small amounts.
Functions
- Buffering
- Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (1291)
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Cremeseife Warm Mandarine · ISANA
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Toallitas Dodot Aquapure · Dodot
- Aloe Soothing Toner · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Eye Glow Serum · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Hand & Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Hydrating Body Protector SPF50+ PA++++ · The Body Shop
- FIT ME NUDE · Maybelline
- Instant Eraser® · Maybelline