Rooted in Trás-os-Montes.
Grounded in Truth.
The return of a biochemistry to the wisdom of plants.
There is a moment in the evening of Trás-os-Montes, when the air carries the memory of sharing an infusion of lemon verbena.
It is the kind of memory that stays with us: warm, rooted, nourishing.
Where It Began
As a biochemist, I spent years studying formulations, analyzing trends, watching exotic ingredients come and go. The promise was always the same: transformation. But what about the results? Empty packaging and unfulfilled expectations.
I kept coming back to that memory: the simplicity of an infusion of lemon verbena. The feeling of nutrition that remained. The deep connection to the place.
What if the most powerful botanical ingredients are not at all exotic? And if they are here, on Portuguese soil, waiting for their valuation and application of all their potential, genuinely efficient.
In 2024, Citrodora was born. Not from trends, but from the truth. Not from marketing, but from a memory. Real benefits in a package.
CITRODORA
Aloysia citrodora. The Latin name for lemon verbena. However, it is more than a botanical classification, it is a sentiment.
This memory of sharing an infusion of lemon verbena one afternoon, in Trás-os-Montes. The heat that spread through the hands when holding the cup. The steam rising, carrying that unmistakable citrus-herbal scent. The way it made you feel: nourished, grounded, home.
Every Citrodora product is designed to recreate this feeling. To bring you back to that moment of complete presence, profound comfort, and deep nourishment.
Effectiveness From The First Touch
"Real benefits are not promised, they are immediate."
The difference between Citrodora and competitors? You feel it from the very first application. Not weeks later. Not "with continued use." Now.
Our bisabolol-rich formulations, extracted from chamomile, never synthetic, calm, soothe, and transform skin on contact. No irritation. No redness. No waiting for results that may never come.
Luxury is efficiency you can feel immediately.
Vegetable Origin. Genuine Efficacy.
"When Nature isn't just marketing."
We're biochemists, not marketers. We know the difference between natural ingredients and processed synthetics labeled "inspired by nature."
Portuguese wild botanicals, often overlooked, scientifically underutilized, deliver antioxidant power and skin benefits that exotic trends can't match.
Natural doesn't mean gentle whispers. It means powerful, measurable efficacy—without compromise.
Professional Results. One Product.
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
No 10-step routines. No layering protocols. No bathroom shelf chaos.
One product with concentrated, professional-grade formulation that replaces multiple steps. Our signature mousse texture: silky, buttery, velvet on skin, absorbs efficiently while delivering deep, lasting nourishment.
HOW WE CREATE
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Sourcing
European ingredients, Portuguese when possible. Fair trade, organic, cruelty-free. Every choice deliberate.
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Formulation
Projected from Portugal, by our biochemist founder. Science in service of nature.
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Texture
Our signature: unique, intensely nourishing. The result of our special ingredient synergy.
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Production
Production made by trustworth partnerships, carefully chosen. We value quality above all.
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Package
Amber glass: infinitely recyclable, greater durability if reused, superior preservation.
OUR COMMITMENTS
WHO WE SERVE
For you
"For those who value their time and their skinwho value their time and their skin."
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All life stages
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Seeking simplification without sacrifice
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Grounding rituals, not complicated routines
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Deep nourishment in one bottle
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Wellness-conscious, planet-aware.
For your business
"For spaces that curate exceptional experiences."
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Spas, boutiques, hotels
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Partners who value authenticity
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Unique textures, real benefits
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Scalable from small to large orders
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Building relationships, not just transactions.
THE TRANSFORMATION
We believe texture and scent are gateways to wellness. That caring for yourself and caring for the planet are inseparable. That balance begins with what touches your skin.
Every Citrodora product is an invitation: to feel deeply nourished, profoundly grounded, and completely present.
"In a world of automation, we choose connection."
What distinguishes Citrodora isn't just our formulations, it's the human touch we preserve. Every email answered personally. Every partnership built on conversation. Every product created with intention.
We're a small company by choice. It allows us to stay true, stay connected, and stay grounded, just like our products.
Authenticity isn't a marketing strategy. It's how we work, how we communicate, how we exist in this industry.