Why Choose Our Citric Acid Powder?

Super-Fine Texture – Ideal for bath bombs, lotions, and skincare formulations, ensuring a smooth and even consistency. Naturally Derived – Made from corn-based citric acid, free from harsh additives. Versatile Applications – Used in cosmetics, food preservation, cleaning solutions, and DIY personal care products. High-Quality Standard – We only stock Jungbunzlauer F6000 citric acid, known for its purity and consistency. pH Balancing – Aids in adjusting the pH of cosmetic formulations for better product performance and skin compatibility.

How to Use Citric Acid Powder

1. Bath Bombs & DIY Beauty – Citric acid is essential for bath bomb fizz, reacting with baking soda to create the iconic effervescent effect. Its pH-balancing properties also make it a useful ingredient in toners, scrubs, and serums. 2. Household Cleaning – A natural alternative to chemical cleaners, citric acid works as a limescale remover, water softener, and stain fighter. It can be used in dishwashing, laundry, and all-purpose cleaners. 4. pH Adjuster in Skincare – Used in creams, lotions, and hair care to stabilize pH levels, ensuring product efficacy and skin compatibility.

FAQs About Citric Acid Powder

What is powdered citric acid used for? Citric acid powder has a variety of uses in cosmetic, bath, and household products. It is best known for its role in bath bombs, where it combines with baking soda to create a fizzing effect. It is also used in skincare formulations to balance pH levels, helping maintain the stability and effectiveness of lotions, creams, and hair care products. Beyond cosmetics, citric acid is commonly used as a natural preservative, cleaning agent, and food additive. Is citric acid powder unsafe? Citric acid is a naturally occurring compound and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used correctly. It is commonly found in food, cosmetics, and bath products. However, in concentrated amounts, citric acid can be irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. When handling citric acid powder in bulk, wearing gloves and avoiding direct inhalation is recommended to ensure safe use. Is citric acid powder the same as baking soda? No, citric acid and baking soda are different compounds that react together to produce the fizzing effect in bath bombs. Citric acid is an acidic compound that helps regulate pH and create effervescence, while baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a mild base that neutralizes acids and adds to the reaction. Both are essential ingredients for bath bomb formulations but serve different functions in the reaction process.

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Q: How to Use Citric Acid Powder

1. Bath Bombs &amp; DIY Beauty – Citric acid is essential for bath bomb fizz, reacting with baking soda to create the iconic effervescent effect. Its pH-balancing properties also make it a useful ingredient in toners, scrubs, and serums. 2. Household Cleaning – A natural alternative to chemical cleaners, citric acid works as a limescale remover, water softener, and stain fighter. It can be used in dishwashing, laundry, and all-purpose cleaners. 4. pH Adjuster in Skincare – Used in creams, lotions, and hair care to stabilize pH levels, ensuring product efficacy and skin compatibility.

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This citric acid is not your typical powder. It is the harder to find and super fine which makes them best for bath bombs. Our Citric Acid is derived from corn. Commonly used in cosmetic formulas to create a more balanced and neutralized pH. When mixed in appropriate amounts with baking soda, it produces a chemical reaction that leads to the fizz in bath bombs. We only stock Jungbunzlauer F6000 material.

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This citric acid is not your typical powder. It is the harder to find and super fine which makes them best for bath bombs. Our Citric Acid is deriv...

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Directions

Blend amount as desired into formula. Recommended use in Bath Fizzies: 2 parts Baking Soda to 1 part Citric Acid.

Warning

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear gloves, mask, and eye protection when handling. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Overall rating: 4.9224257 / 5 from 1418 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This citric acid powder, derived from corn, is highly praised for its fine texture, lack of clumps, and effectiveness in creating fizz for bath bombs. Customers appreciate its quality, value, and perfect size, making it a popular choice for cosmetic formulas.

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Citric Acid Quality: 22%
Product Size: 4%
Powder Texture: 4%
Product Quality: 21%

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Review highlights

"This is great qaulity, great price, and makes the best bath bombs, foot soaks, fizzies, the works." — Rachel
"This citric acid is the best quality, and price that I could find." — JENE
"This citric acid is awesome quality at an equally awesome price!" — Brie

Reviews

Worlds great!

"I use this in my bath bombs, works great! I still grind it to a powder so the bath bombs are super smooth!"

— Judy (5/5)

Fine grain

"This works way better in bath bombs than coarser grained citric acid I've purchased from other places. I'll always buy it here now."

— Krista (5/5)

It works!

"It works!! Helps me keep my pH where I want it in my formulas"

— Tiffany H. (5/5)

Gotta Have!

"If making bath bombs or Fizzies, you have got to get this Citric Acid. When it's on sale, it is the best price around."

— Lisa F. (5/5)

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"Love this citric acid for my bath bombs"

— Diane A. (5/5)

The best

"I buy this all the time for bath bombs. . . it works better than other coarser brands I have purchased in the past."

— Krista (5/5)

Works well for me because

"Works well for me because the blend is perfect. Quality material."

— Joseph H. (5/5)

It’s awesome

"Perfect combination for bath bomb and fizz."

— Keyur M. (5/5)

Works great in bath bombs.

"Works great in bath bombs."

— Nathan B. (5/5)

Great for Bath Bombs

"I ordered a 50 lb bag in June 2025 and I absolutely love it! It is fine and works so well in bath bombs and shower steamers but the only issue I have is that it went up $100. 00 a bag since my last order in June. I paid $146 for the same product just 5 months ago. I know we are dealing with tariffs but that's a HUGE increase."

— Kathleen (5/5)

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does this citric acid have the consistency of sugar or flour? if it's like sugar, then it's not ground yet, right? and if it's like flour, then it's already ground: It has will have a consistency that is a little thicker than table salt.
Can you add this to soy wax?: No you cant add citric acid powder to soy wax.
Can you tell me the micron/particle size? Thanks: From Section 9 of the SDS Particle size : ca. 0.075 - 2.8 mm
Can you tell me the micron/particle size? Thanks: email to product team
Can citric acid be used as a natural preservative for body lotions and sugar scrubs?: We have not used citric acid as the sole preservative in a lotion or scrub. If you test it and find that it works, please let us know!

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