Health products from Portugal with delivery to Ukraine include pharmacy dermocosmetics from European brands, vitamins and dietary supplements, sports nutrition and natural products. Portuguese online pharmacies and health chains offer a wide range and regular promotions, so many Ukrainians order skincare here that is not available in our pharmacies or costs noticeably more at home. Here is what is worth buying, what restrictions apply and where to look.
What is worth buying in Portugal
The most popular category is dermocosmetics: products for sensitive, dry or problem skin, high-SPF sunscreens, and lines for babies and adults from French and Spanish laboratories. Portuguese pharmacies often offer discounts on the second item or special sets, so buying dermocosmetics in Portugal can be cheaper than at home. Sunscreens are especially relevant: in a country with so much sun, the choice is very wide.
The second category is vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements, which are sold without a prescription in Europe. The third is sports nutrition: protein, bars, isotonic drinks, as well as training apparel and accessories from a Portuguese manufacturer. Natural and organic products also deserve a mention: gluten-free snacks, superfoods, plant-based drinks and natural cosmetics.
Health shops and pharmacies
The large Wells chain offers pharmacy skincare, hygiene products, products for mothers and babies, and its own brands at affordable prices. Look for sports nutrition, vitamins and training apparel from the Portuguese brand Prozis, which sells across Europe. The online pharmacy Farmácia Barreiros is known for its large choice of dermocosmetics and frequent discounts. Natural foods, supplements and organic cosmetics are gathered at the Celeiro chain. Notino also has a wide range of personal care products at good prices.
Look for perfumes, makeup and Portuguese soap in the cosmetics from Portugal section.
Restrictions and important details
Prescription medicines in Portugal are dispensed only with a prescription from a local doctor, and their international shipping is strictly restricted. So plan to order over-the-counter products: cosmetics, vitamins and hygiene items. Liquids, sprays, aerosols, alcohol-based products and some supplements may be restricted for transport, so be sure to check the conditions with Pokupka support before buying. Check the expiry date, especially on discounted items, and read the ingredients carefully if you have allergies. Any supplements are best taken after consulting a doctor.
A separate category is products for mothers and babies: baby creams, diaper rash products, children's sunscreen, bottles and pacifiers, and products for pregnant women. Portuguese pharmacies offer a large range of them, often with discounts on sets.
Tips for choosing
Compare the price per milliliter or gram: large packs and sets are often better value. Watch for seasonal promotions: before summer, pharmacies cut prices on sunscreens, and in autumn on vitamins and immune support products. If you use a product regularly, it is convenient to order several months' supply at once, keeping the expiry date in mind. Product descriptions in Portuguese are easy to translate in your browser, and ingredients are usually listed in Latin or English.
How to order health products from Portugal
Sign up with Pokupka and get a Portugal warehouse address in your account. Enter it as the shipping address when ordering from a pharmacy or shop. The NIF tax number is usually not required. We will receive the parcel and ship it to Ukraine, to a branch or to your door.