Is citric acid bad for the face?

the citric acid is a possibility. but so can black soap—it can be drying to sensitive skin, leaving you with the symptoms you stated above.

If I'm not mistaken, citric acid is an exfoliating ingredient that is commonly found in beauty products, usually as a buffer in the ingredients as well, which has many benefits, but maybe some people with very sensitive skin may have redness or a burning sensation after using it.

if you have redness or itchiness, the ingredient is not for you. I would switch as soon as possible

What reactions exactly? 🤔

The comments were so helpful, thank you💕