Vita Citral is the hand, lip and body care brand of Laboratoires Asepta, formulated and made in Monaco for skin that dries out, chaps and cracks: hands washed twenty times a day, lips exposed to wind and cold, skin that a Quebec winter leaves tight. All Vita Citral formulas are tested under dermatological control. Laboratoire Larima, founded in Quebec in 1979, is the exclusive Canadian importer of the brand, and The Beauty Shoppers carries the full range.
The products to know
The Extreme Conditions hand cream is the one to start with: a rich, non-greasy formula that protects hands exposed to cold, water and detergents, in a 75 ml tube and in a 30 ml pocket size for the coat or the bag. For daily use, the moisturizing hand cream is lighter and absorbs quickly. For hands that are already chapped and rough, the TR+ gel brings concentrated comfort. For lips, the TR lip balm nourishes dry, cracked lips and goes everywhere with you, and the sun stick for lips adds protection for the ski slope and the summer.
Who it is for, and when
Vita Citral is for anyone whose hands work: nurses, cooks, gardeners, mechanics, parents, and everyone who washes their hands often or spends the winter outdoors. Use the hand cream after each wash or at night, and keep the pocket size within reach, because the best cream is the one you actually apply. The lip balm belongs in every coat pocket from November to April. Each product page gives the texture and the gesture, and a sample can help you choose between the two hand creams. Orders ship from our warehouse in Terrebonne, Quebec, with up to three free samples, and can be returned within 30 days. Shipping is free in Canada on orders of $100 or more.