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Citric Acid & Citrates for Personal Care

Citric acid, monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate for personal care formulations including skincare, haircare, bath products and rinse-off applications.

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Citric acid, monosodium citrate & trisodium citrate for personal care

Personal care formulations often rely on ingredients such as citric acid, monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate to adjust pH, support product stability and contribute to overall formulation performance.

At Citribel, we produce high-quality citric acid, monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate through fermentation processes based on circular production principles. Our ingredients are used by personal care manufacturers worldwide in applications such as skincare, haircare, bath products, oral care and cleansing formulations.

With reliable European production and consistent quality, Citribel supports formulators in developing stable and effective personal care products.

Functions of Citric Acid, Monosodium Citrate and Trisodium Citrate in Personal Care

pH adjustment

Citric acid is commonly used to adjust and fine-tune pH in personal care and oral care formulations, helping create products that are compatible with skin, scalp, hair and the oral environment.

Buffering systems

Citrate salts such as monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate help stabilise pH and support formulation consistency during production and shelf life in both personal care and oral care products.

Chelation support

Citrates can bind trace metal ions, helping improve formulation stability and support the protection of colour, clarity and overall product performance.

Formulation stability

Citric acid and citrates contribute to balanced formulations across a wide range of personal care and oral care products, especially where pH control and stability are important.

Applications in personal care and oral care

  • Bath products
  • Body care
  • Cleansing products
  • Haircare
  • Oral care products
 

Citribel Ingredients for Personal Care and Oral Care Formulations

  • Citric Acid Anhydrous
  • Citric Acid Monohydrate
  • Monosodium Citrate
  • Trisodium Citrate
 

Product Portfolio

Explore Citribel’s portfolio of citric acid, monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate ingredients for cosmetic formulations.
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Liquid Solutions

Citribel offers citric acid in liquid form for customers who prefer a ready-to-use alternative to solid formats. Our liquid solutions can support easier handling, accurate dosing and direct integration into production processes, while maintaining the consistent quality expected from Citribel’s European production.

Citribel Ingredients for Personal Care Formulations

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Suitable for bath product formulations where pH adjustment and good solubility are important. Can be used in products requiring reliable formulation balance and consistent performance.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Supports pH adjustment in bath products and contributes to stable formulation behaviour. Suitable for a range of personal care applications where consistency matters.

Monosodium Citrate

Acts as a buffering component in bath products, helping maintain pH stability and formulation consistency. Suitable for products where controlled pH management is important.

Trisodium Citrate

Supports buffering and pH control in bath product formulations. Helps maintain stable product performance across different personal care applications.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Used in body care formulations to help adjust pH and support product stability. Suitable for creams, lotions and other formulations where consistent performance is important.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Supports pH adjustment in body care products and helps maintain balanced formulation behaviour. Suitable for a wide range of leave-on and rinse-off applications.

Monosodium Citrate

Acts as a buffering agent in body care formulations, helping maintain pH stability and product consistency. Suitable for products requiring mild and controlled pH management.

Trisodium Citrate

Supports buffering in body care products and helps formulators maintain stable pH and consistent performance across different formulation types.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Used in cleansing products to help adjust pH and support stable formulation performance. Suitable for rinse-off applications where product balance and consistency are important.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Helps regulate pH in cleansing formulations and contributes to reliable product behaviour. Suitable for liquid cleansers, gel cleansers and other rinse-off formats.

Monosodium Citrate

Provides buffering support in cleansing products, helping maintain pH stability and formulation consistency. Suitable for applications requiring gentle and reliable pH control.

Trisodium Citrate

Used as a buffering agent in cleansing formulations to support pH stability and consistent product performance across a wide range of personal care products.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Used in haircare products to adjust pH and support formulation consistency. Suitable for shampoos, conditioners and other rinse-off applications.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Helps regulate pH in haircare formulations and supports stable product performance. Suitable for products where balance, consistency and shelf-life stability are important.

Monosodium Citrate

Provides buffering support in haircare products, helping maintain pH stability and reliable formulation behaviour. Suitable for shampoos, conditioners and treatment products.

Trisodium Citrate

Used as a buffering agent in haircare formulations to support pH control and consistent product performance across different application formats.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

Used in oral care formulations to help adjust pH and support consistent product performance. Suitable for applications where formulation balance and stability are important.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Supports pH adjustment in oral care products and contributes to stable formulation behaviour. Suitable for a range of applications requiring reliable and consistent performance.

Monosodium Citrate

Acts as a buffering agent in oral care formulations, helping maintain pH stability and product consistency. Suitable for applications requiring controlled and balanced pH management.

Trisodium Citrate

Supports buffering in oral care products and helps formulators maintain stable pH and consistent performance across different formulation types.

Why Work with Citribel?

  • European production
  • Circular & sustainable production process
  • Unique surface fermentation process
  • Low CO2 due to sugar molasses as raw material
  • Consistent ingredient quality
  • Reliable supply volumes
  • Flexible packaging formats

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Frequently Asked Questions

Citric acid, monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate are used in a wide range of personal care applications, including skincare, haircare, oral care, bath products and cleansing formulations.

They are mainly used to adjust and maintain pH, support formulation stability and help improve overall product performance.

Citribel offers citric acid, monosodium citrate and trisodium citrate for use in personal care applications, depending on the specific formulation requirements.

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