{"id":259645,"date":"2025-08-09T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T00:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/?p=259645"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:21:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:21:25","slug":"best-greek-pharmacies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.russh.com\/best-greek-pharmacies\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Greek Pharmacies the new French pharmacies?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For years, skincare obsessives have pilgrimaged from afar to worship at the altar of French pharmacies<\/a>. When in Paris<\/a> myself, I routinely schlep across the Seine to reach Citipharma in Saint-Germain-de-Pres, packed to the gills with other shoppers hoping to secure their year\u2019s supply of Cicaplast<\/a> for a fraction of the RRP. A worthy journey, as the initiated will attest.<\/p>\n

But I\u2019m happy to report that there\u2019s a new sheriff in town. Or rather, on the marble-slick corners of Athens<\/a> and the cobblestoned backstreets of the Greek islands<\/a>. This isn\u2019t the minimalist, clinically-backed France of A313 creams and Biologique Recherche toners<\/a>. Greek pharmacies are a different temple entirely: botanical products, made with pure ingredients, often edible-sounding. Think olive oil, propolis, bee pollen and mastiha \u2013 the same ingredients you\u2019d find on your plate or in your glass, bottled for your face and body.<\/p>\n

Greek pharmacies brim with homegrown heroes like Korres, Apivita and The Naxos Apothecary, yet you\u2019ll still find all your French (and occasionally Korean<\/a>) classics. Apivita\u2019s leave-in conditioner has repeatedly resurrected my salt-encrusted hair, while a trusted insider tip finally put to rest a lifelong search for the perfect eyeliner (and at just eight euros!). As if you needed another reason to book a trip to Greece, consider the below roundup of the best Greek pharmacy brands, and their greatest hits, your official nudge.<\/p>\n

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