An Introduction to A Little Alchemy
Introduction
A Little Alchemy is a unique artisan body care company rooted in a love of the mystical, the unconventional, and the beautifully handcrafted. We are known for our vegan and cruelty-free products, our one-of-a-kind artisan fragrances, and our commitment to making everything in small batches — because quality matters more than quantity. We are not just another handmade soap company. We are a little alchemy.
Creation
A Little Alchemy was born out of a restless curiosity. We were tired of the same predictable scents lining every store shelf and wanted something more interesting — something that felt like us. So we began experimenting, blending our own unique fragrances and crafting our own formulas from scratch. We started with soap and lip balms, drawn to the idea that other people might appreciate something a little more mystical and unexpected. We were right. People started asking what we were using and where they could get it — and that spark became a flame.
Failure
Our story truly begins in 2015, when we launched a Kickstarter to help fund our vision of a vegan and cruelty-free bath and body company. We didn't reach our goal. But we didn't stop either. Instead, we took a hard look at what we were making and realized we had been creating things we thought other people would want — and that wasn't the point. So we started over. We made what we loved and were passionate about, and everything changed.
After reformulating and repackaging, we took our products to our very first local event: Colorado Goth Fest. We were thrilled to be surrounded by people who shared our aesthetic and our spirit. Then it rained for the first 20 minutes of setup and ruined half our products. Classic. But once the event got going, the people who experienced our creations genuinely loved them — and we made incredible connections with other vendors that helped shape what A Little Alchemy would become.
Resurgence
We kept going. We launched a website, attended more events, and slowly found our people — the ones who got it. Over the next few years, we reformulated and redesigned everything, honing our craft until it was exactly what we had envisioned. It was just the two of us, Imber and Gabriel, staying up all hours of the night handmaking every batch, designing and assembling labels and packaging, even hand-painting bath bombs — all in preparation for the next event on the calendar.
Expansion
What started as a small passion project in our kitchen grew into something we could no longer contain. As the business expanded, we knew we needed more space — and more than that, we needed a permanent home. A place where we could create, connect with our customers face to face, and finally put down roots. So we took the leap.
We're Open!
A Little Alchemy now has a brick-and-mortar home in Downtown Colorado Springs! After years of late nights, market tables, and shipping boxes, we finally have a space that is entirely ours — and entirely you. Come visit us, smell everything, and find your new favorite ritual. We can't wait to meet you in person.
In the meantime, our online store continues to ship our handcrafted products all over the United States.
Who We Are
Every product we make is vegan, cruelty-free, and crafted in small batches to ensure the quality you deserve. We believe in ethical practices at every step of production — from the ingredients we source to the packaging we design. We are proud to be part of a growing community that values intention, authenticity, and a little bit of magic in everyday life.
Thank you to every customer who has supported us, encouraged us, and given us feedback along the way. You helped us grow into what we are today — a small but fiercely passionate business making bath and body products you won't find anywhere else.
Welcome to A Little Alchemy. ✨
