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Ingredient · Additive

Citric Acid

Cleaner · 8/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

pH-balancing agent + mild chelator in wipes + lotions. FDA + EFSA GRAS. Long safety record at cosmetic + food use levels. Naturally present in citrus + many plant tissues.

Sources · 2

  • FDA SCOGS — Citric Acid
  • EFSA re-evaluation of citric acid (2018)

Also listed as

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.