ALQVIMIA'S ESSENCE

OUR ESSENCE, YOUR TRANSFORMATION

Over 40 years pioneering high-end natural and holistic cosmetics.
Deep well-being for body, mind, and soul.

HISTORY OF ALQVIMIA

Since 1984, at ALQVIMIA we have cultivated a unique holistic beauty philosophy, founded on a deep respect for nature and the ancestral wisdom of alchemy. Our mission: to offer products with soul that provide integral well-being through the transformative power of plants and aromatherapy.

Idili Lizcano, founder of the brand, merged alchemical knowledge with a spiritual vision of well-being to create formulas that act on a cosmetic, therapeutic, and emotional level. This same vision remains alive today with his daughter, Drolma Lizcano, CEO of ALQVIMIA since 2013, who leads the company into the future while preserving its essence and purpose.

Idili Lizcano

Founder of ALQVIMIA Idili Lizcano, philosopher and perfumer, founded ALQVIMIA in 1984 with the vision of creating a holistic concept of beauty and well-being, combining the purity of nature with the excellence of experience.

In 1985, ALQVIMIA was born in La Garrotxa, establishing itself in the farmhouse of Can Duran, a noble 14th-century home surrounded by nature. Idili became a world expert in aromatherapy, expanding the company internationally in 1991. ALQVIMIA promotes a “Humanized Economy,” respectful of both the environment and people, and is a pioneer in natural cosmetics.

After more than 40 years, ALQVIMIA continues to grow while preserving its love for nature and passion for aromatherapy, extracting the soul of plants to transform the human soul.

Drolma Lizcano

CEO of ALQVIMIA

Drolma Lizcano, daughter of founder Idili Lizcano, leads the company with passion and love, guided by a clear purpose: to bring well-being to people through the power of plants and with respect for nature.
Since joining the business in 2013, Drolma has directed and led a significant organizational change by implementing Holacracy, a self-management system without hierarchies, prioritizing agility, efficiency, and responsibility. ALQVIMIA thus became the first Spanish company to implement this system comprehensively across the entire organization.

She firmly believes that:
“What matters in business (and in life) is doing things with love. When decisions and actions are connected to the heart as well as the spirit, the result is sure to transform and manifest positively. This is how we run the business and we hope our employees and collaborators do the same.”

Drolma Lizcano

CEO of ALQVIMIA

Drolma Lizcano, daughter of founder Idili Lizcano, leads the company with passion and love, guided by a clear purpose: to bring well-being to people through the power of plants and with respect for nature.

Since joining the business in 2013, Drolma has directed and led a significant organizational change by implementing Holacracy, a self-management system without hierarchies, prioritizing agility, efficiency, and responsibility. ALQVIMIA thus became the first Spanish company to implement this system comprehensively across the entire organization.

She firmly believes that:
“What matters in business (and in life) is doing things with love. When decisions and actions are connected to the heart as well as the spirit, the result is sure to transform and manifest positively. This is how we run the business and we hope our employees and collaborators do the same.”

ALQVIMIA'S TEAM

At ALQVIMIA, our team is part of our business family. We share a passion for natural beauty and well-being, creating high-quality products in harmony with nature. Guided by authenticity, creativity, and responsibility, each person contributes their talent to offer unique experiences to clients around the world.

Years ago, we adopted Holacracy, replacing hierarchies with a model that fosters autonomy, freedom, and active participation. This has allowed us greater cohesion, empowerment, and collective creativity.

We prioritize the happiness of our team through self-management, transparency, and a shared purpose that guides our decisions.

“This system allows us complete transparency and brings out the best in people. Everyone knows what they can decide and makes decisions about their own work. As a collective, we have a purpose, and we all work toward that purpose.”
- Drolma Lizcano

OUR LOCATIONS

Can Duran, the Heart of ALQVIMIA

It all began at Can Duran, the place where Idili Lizcano decided to settle to start his life project, which he named ALQVIMIA. Forty years later, we remain in the same farmhouse, at the foot of the Pyrenees in Tortellà, La Garrotxa, surrounded by nature.

Biodynamic Garden

On our agricultural estate in La Garrotxa, we have our own field where we apply the biodynamic method to cultivate and harvest medicinal plants that supply us for the formulations of our products.

Can Camps, the Home of ALQVIMIA Academy

We created ALQVIMIA Academy to share all our knowledge about aromatherapy and various disciplines through this online academy. Can Camps is our on-site academy, a farmhouse surrounded by nature where we conduct trainings, workshops, and magical experiences.

R&D Factory

In modern facilities of over 2,000 m² near Can Duran, our master formulas are crafted, stored, and distributed worldwide. In our laboratory, we subject raw materials and cosmetics to rigorous quality controls.

ALQVIMIA Store & Spa Barcelona

Our flagship store in Barcelona is the space where our products and the customer experience reach their fullest expression. The expert hands of our therapists and professional estheticians provide the best experience for our clients.