ALQVIMIA'S ESSENCE, YOUR TRANSFORMATION
ALQVIMIA believes Beauty is a Journey. It's holistic approach transforms skincare into a ritual of wellbeing, using rare botanical ingredients chosen for their therapeutic and sensorial power. Each formula is crafted to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, blending ancient wisdom with modern science.
OUR SCENT
Aromas have been part of ALQVIMIA's essence since our very beginnings. They are much more than a fragrance: they are the link between nature, the senses, and emotions.
Each essential oil we select lends a unique personality to our creations. Their aromatic notes transform every beauty ritual into a sensory experience capable of awakening memories, inspiring well-being, and accompanying different emotional states.
ALQVIMIA works exclusively with pure and natural essential oils, selected from the finest origins around the world to preserve all their aromatic richness. The result is unique aromatic compositions that have defined the ALQVIMIA universe for over 40 years: authentic, vibrant aromas deeply connected to nature.
HISTORY
Since 1984, ALQVIMIA has cultivated a unique holistic beauty philosophy, founded on a deep respect for nature and the ancestral wisdom of alchemy. Its mission is to offer products with soul that promote holistic well-being through the transformative power of plants and aromatherapy.
Idili Lizcano, founder of the brand, combined alchemical knowledge with a spiritual vision of well-being to create formulas that work on a cosmetic, therapeutic and emotional level. This vision continues today under the leadership of his daughter, Drolma Lizcano, CEO of ALQVIMIA since 2013, who guides 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 d’ALQVIMIA
Drolma Lizcano, filla del fundador Idili Lizcano, dirigeix l’empresa amb passió i amor, amb un propòsit molt clar: aportar benestar a les persones a través del poder de les plantes i des del respecte per la natura.
Des de la seva incorporació al negoci, el 2013, Drolma ha dirigit i liderat un canvi important a l’organització, implementant la Holocràcia, una forma d’autogestió sense jerarquies en què es prioritzen l’agilitat, l’eficiència i la responsabilitat. ALQVIMIA es converteix així en la primera empresa espanyola a implementar aquest sistema de manera integral a tota la companyia.
Ella afirma amb convicció que:
“L’important en els negocis (i a la vida) és fer les coses amb amor. Quan les decisions i les accions es connecten amb el cor, així com amb l’esperit, el resultat segur que es transforma i es materialitza en alguna cosa positiva. Així és com nosaltres dirigim el negoci i esperem que els nostres treballadors i col·laboradors facin el mateix”.
TEAM
At ALQVIMIA, the team is part of the company’s business family. United by a passion for natural beauty and well-being, its members create 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, ALQVIMIA adopted Holacracy, replacing traditional hierarchies with a model that fosters autonomy, freedom, and active participation. This approach has strengthened cohesion, empowerment, and collective creativity.
The company prioritizes team well-being through self-management, transparency, and a shared purpose that guides its 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
LOCATIONS
CAN DURAN, OUR HEART
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
In La Garrotxa, ALQVIMIA has its own field, where medicinal plants are cultivated and harvested using biodynamic farming methods to supply the ingredients for its product formulations.
CAN CAMPS, THE HOME OF ALQVIMIA ACADEMY
Can Camps is a traditional farmhouse surrounded by nature, where training sessions, workshops, and unique immersive experiences take place.
R&D FACTORY
In modern facilities spanning over 2,000 m² near Can Duran, ALQVIMIA’s master formulas are crafted, stored, and distributed worldwide. Its laboratory conducts rigorous quality controls on raw materials and finished cosmetic products to ensure the highest standards of quality and excellence.
ALQVIMIA STORE & SPA BARCELONA
ALQVIMIA’s flagship store in Barcelona is where its products and customer experience come to life. The expert hands of its therapists and professional estheticians offer clients an exceptional experience, bringing the brand’s holistic beauty philosophy to life through personalised treatments and rituals.