ALQVIMIA is a Spanish company that specializes in high-end, 100% natural and holistic cosmetics, founded in 1984 by perfumer and philosopher Idili Lizcano. The company operates on a philosophy of “holistic beauty,” aiming for a perfect balance between health, well-being, and external appearance through products that work on the body, mind, and spirit.

Company Overview

Foundation and Location:
ALQVIMIA was established in 1984 and is based in Catalonia, Spain, at the foot of the Pyrenees.

Philosophy:
The core philosophy merges the ancient wisdom of alchemy and the art of aromatherapy to create a transformative experience. They believe in the power of plants and essential oils to rebalance individuals cosmetically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Products:
They offer over 200 professional and retail products across various categories, including facial care, body care, and aromatherapy. All products are made from high-quality, pure, and natural ingredients, with a focus on essential oils and botanical extracts.

Presence:
ALQVIMIA products are available in over 20 countries and are used in luxury spas and hotels worldwide.
Key Values and Practices

Natural and Artisanal Production:
The company emphasizes traditional, hand-crafted production methods in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. They prioritize local suppliers and use ingredients from their own biodynamic garden.

Sustainability and Ethics:
ALQVIMIA is committed to sustainability, using green energy in its production plant and minimizing packaging waste. They are a certified Green Corporate Sustainable Company and do not conduct animal testing.

Humanized Economy:
The company promotes a “humanized economy” and implemented an organizational structure based on Holacracy (self-management without hierarchies) to foster transparency, autonomy, and employee happiness.

ALQVIMIA views beauty as an internal state that reflects externally, providing products designed to contribute to this complete well-being and personal transformation.