Our Story

Meet Brandy, the creative force behind Alka-mie - a brand born from a desire to bring nature's bounty to your skincare routine. With a background in graphic design and a passion for the timeless elegance of antiques and vintage treasures, Brandy is the artisan, the visionary, and the heart of this one-woman show.

Though her journey started with a graphic design degree, life had other plans for Brandy as she embarked on a 17-year career as a senior certified human resource professional. However, her inner creative flame never dimmed. It wasn't until health challenges entered her life, driven by her husband's battle with multiple food allergies, that her path took a transformative turn.

Navigating this health journey, Brandy discovered a gap in the market for safe, natural, allergen-free skincare products. Fueled by a passion for making a difference, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Cold-process soap was her initial venture, sparking the creative flow that led to Alka-mie's foundation.

Alka-mie stands for natural botanical skincare, where every ingredient is carefully chosen to offer the highest quality products. Brandy's philosophy is rooted in simplicity and authenticity. She believes in harnessing the gifts of nature, focusing on the essentials, and using ingredients that serve a clear purpose. It's about returning to the roots, using nature's intentions to nurture our well-being.

In an age of chemical-laden beauty brands, Alka-mie represents a different approach. The skincare products are made with love and care, using oils, butters, botanicals, colorants, and scents that provide nourishment, protection, restoration, and cleansing for your body's largest organ - your skin. What you put on your skin should be as pure and beneficial as the food you choose to consume.

Every Alka-mie product is a labor of love, handmade entirely from scratch. Brandy never resorts to pre-manufactured "bases," ensuring that her creations are genuinely unique. The recipes have been meticulously formulated, packed with skin-loving ingredients, and crafted in small batches. Each item is cut, stamped, poured, bottled, and wrapped by hand, resulting in a personal touch you can feel.

Beyond the products themselves, Alka-mie is committed to eco-friendliness. The packaging is minimal, recyclable, and kind to the environment – just a pure, sustainable approach that aligns with Brandy's vision of responsible beauty.

At Alka-mie, the focus is on letting the products speak for themselves. It's about a return to basics, a celebration of the power of natural ingredients, and a dedication to clean, safe, and nourishing skincare. We hope that you'll love our creations as much as we do and join us on a journey of transformation through the symphony of Roots in Symmetry.