Founder's Story

From Microbiology to Microceuticals

Citation was born at the intersection of clinical science and skin health. As a microbiologist with a background in immunology and barrier function, I’ve spent my career studying the complex interactions between skin cells, microbes, and the immune system. What I saw in the skincare industry was a gap for products that promised results but overlooked the biological integrity of the skin.

I created Citation to fill that void. Each formulation is built on scientific precision: biotech actives with peer-reviewed efficacy, synergistic delivery systems, and respect for the skin’s native ecology. We don’t follow trends—we translate cellular research into formulas that restore skin function at the source.

This is skincare with a citation behind it.

Kate Bancroft,
BSc Microbiology | Founder

Microbiologist, cosmetic formulator