What Cristalfarma does

Cristalfarma is an Italian pharmaceutical company that develops, brands, and sells science-based phytotherapeutic supplements and topical products. Founded in 2004 and headquartered at Via Francesco Olgiati 5, Milan, the company operates as Cristalfarma Srl — an Italian private limited company — and employs 101 to 250 people. Its stated mission is to restore scientific dignity and therapeutic relevance to phytotherapy, and it positions itself under the tagline 'Scientificamente Naturale' (Scientifically Natural), emphasizing evidence-based natural formulations using plant-derived ingredients such as artichoke, dandelion, rosemary, lemon balm, fennel, boswellia, and pomegranate.

The portfolio consists of nine core branded product lines, each protected by a registered trademark and addressing a distinct therapeutic category: Ristabil (tone and energy), Vagostabil (relaxation), Eolo (stomach health), Imoviral (immune defenses), illumina and illumina VASC (memory, cognitive function, microcirculation), RUBIS FORTE (urinary tract), Relaxcol (abdominal bloating and tension), and Cutamir (protective cream for sensitive skin). The underlying technology is phytotherapeutic formulation — combining natural plant-based ingredients into targeted supplements and topicals — rather than a software, device, or synthetic-molecule platform.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of one-time-purchase branded supplements through the company's own online storefront, supported by content marketing assets (Natural Encyclopaedia, well-being test, news/blog section) and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram). The company serves primarily health-conscious individual consumers in Italy, with bilingual IT/EN site infrastructure extending reach to English-speaking international visitors. No B2B, retail pharmacy, marketplace, or subscription distribution is documented; no funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, leadership changes, or pricing details are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Cristalfarma

Legal name

Cristalfarma Srl

Website

https://cristalfarma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cristalfarma is an Italian pharmaceutical company that develops and sells science-based phytotherapeutic supplements and topical skincare directly to consumers via its own e-commerce platform, serving health-conscious individuals primarily in Italy and select international English-speaking markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Phytotherapeutic Supplements

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI), Healthy Aging & Cognitive Support Supplements (CRADAGAM)

Keywords

• Phytotherapeutic supplements
• Herbal dietary supplements
• Natural health products
• Plant-based supplements
• Wellness supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of natural health and wellness supplements through e-commerce and retail channels. Revenue generated from one-time purchases of branded phytotherapeutic products across multiple health categories including energy, relaxation, immune support, cognitive function, urinary tract health, and skincare.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cristalfarma develops, manufactures, and sells plant-based dietary supplements and topical products under the tagline 'Scientificamente Naturale' (Scientifically Natural). Its portfolio spans multiple wellness categories including energy and tone (Ristabil), relaxation (Vagostabil), stomach health (Eolo), immune support (Imoviral), cognitive function and microcirculation (illumina/illumina VASC), urinary tract health (RUBIS FORTE), digestive discomfort (Relaxcol), and sensitive skin care (Cutamir).

Product overview

Cristalfarma is an Italian pharmaceutical company offering a portfolio of natural health supplements and topical products. The product line includes: Ristabil® for energy and tone, Vagostabil® for relaxation, Eolo® for stomach health, Imoviral® for immune support, illumina® and illumina® VASC for cognitive function and microcirculation, RUBIS® FORTE for urinary tract health, Relaxcol® for digestive discomfort (bloating/tension), and Cutamir® for sensitive skin care. The company markets itself under the tagline 'Scientificamente Naturale' (Scientifically Natural), indicating a focus on evidence-based natural health products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ristabil: Energy and tone supplement product line
• Vagostabil
• Eolo
• Imoviral
• Illumina
• Illumina VASC
• Rubis Forte
• Relaxcol
• Cutamir

Products and services

• Ristabil® A dietary supplement designed to provide tone and energy support for the body, formulated with plant-based ingredients for consumers experiencing fatigue.
• Vagostabil® A relaxation supplement aimed at helping consumers free their mind and ease stress, formulated for individuals dealing with stress and anxiety.
• Eolo® A stomach health supplement designed to support digestive comfort and help users feel better.
• Imoviral® A natural supplement that supports the organism's natural defenses and immune system.
• illumina® VASC A supplement designed to support memory, cognitive function, and microcirculation.
• illumina® A supplement designed to support memory and cognitive functions.
• RUBIS® FORTE A supplement formulated for urinary tract health support.
• Relaxcol® A supplement targeting abdominal bloating and tension relief.
• Cutamir® A protective cream specifically formulated for sensitive and irritable skin.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Specchiasol: Italian producer of herbal supplements and phytotherapeutic products. Directly comparable in target market (Italian health-conscious consumers), botanical product range, and pharmacy/herb-channel distribution.
• Named Sport / Named Group: Italian nutraceutical company producing branded supplements distributed through pharmacies. Comparable on branded supplement portfolio, Italian GTM via pharmacy and DTC, and category breadth (digestion, joints, immunity, cognition).
• ESI Italia: Italian supplements and natural health products company offering a broad portfolio across energy, immunity, digestion, and stress. Comparable on multi-brand supplement portfolio targeting Italian consumers through pharmacy and DTC channels.
• Zuccari: Italian supplement brand with a multi-SKU portfolio (aloe-based, herbal blends, single-condition supplements). Comparable on Italian DTC and pharmacy supplement positioning and category-diversified brand portfolio.
• Natural Point: Italian maker of branded food supplements and natural cosmetics. Comparable on Italian origin, branded botanical and condition-specific supplement SKUs, and similar mid-market positioning.
• Long Life Integrative Supplements: Italian supplements brand offering herbal and condition-specific SKUs across energy, immunity, digestion, and joints. Comparable on Italian market focus, supplement format, and pharmacy/DTC distribution.
• Pharmanutra: Italian nutraceutical and pharmaceutical company with branded nutritional supplements (sideral, sucrosomial ranges). Comparable on Italian origin, branded supplement portfolio, science-led marketing, and pharmacy/DTC distribution.
• Aboca: Italian manufacturer of plant-based, science-backed natural health products and medical devices. Closest direct peer to Cristalfarma given shared Italian origin, phytotherapy focus, and "nature + research" positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Solgar: Long-established international vitamin and supplement brand with a wide portfolio including condition-specific and herbal SKUs. Comparable on supplement format and category breadth but broader incumbency and global distribution.

Regional players

• L'erbolario: Italian natural cosmetics and phytotherapy brand (Lodi). Comparable on Italian origin, plant-based formulations, herbal positioning, and direct-to-consumer + retail model, though weighted more toward cosmetics than ingestible supplements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cristalfarma
• Facebookfacebook.com/cristalfarma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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