1. Blending Science & Nature T he Alchimie Forever skin care line is the
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creation of the Polla family. Dr. Luigi Polla, a
dermatologist and European leader in the field
of cosmetic laser therapy, is an expert on skin
Doctors Luigi and Barbara Polla created the Alchimie Forever
aging. Dr. Barbara Polla, a leader in biomedical
line to blend science and nature, sensorial pleasure and visual research on antioxidants and stress proteins, is
chic, dermatological expertise and gentle daily care. 100% made a specialist in cellular aging.
in Switzerland. Dermatologist-formulated, Alchimie Forever
In 1997, they opened Forever Laser Institut
products, all named after lasers, yield visible results while being
in Geneva, Switzerland, the first fully-integrated
infused with combinations of antioxidant botanicals. Blueberries, European medical spa, dedicated to beauty,
rosemary, green tea, grapes, tomatoes, turmeric… health, and wellbeing. Then, in 2000, to
advance and extend the healing and preventive
benefits achieved at Forever Laser Institut, they
launched the Alchimie Forever product line for
daily use.
In parallel, the Polla family shares a passion for
contemporary art, and created in 1991, also in
Geneva, the avant-garde gallery Analix Forever,
dedicated to the discovery and promotion of
talented young artists worldwide.
The driving force behind the business’ growth
and development is Ada Polla, President and
CEO, who was recently featured on the cover
of Business Week Small Biz. Ada manages an
international team of 8, has developed the line’s
brand and visibility, has established international
distribution for the products (securing flagship
retailers such as Henri Bendel in New York,
Sephora in France), and has driven the
company’s double-digit annual revenue growth.
Ada has professional experience in
consulting and product management in the
medical device industry. She is on the editorial
board of PCI Magazine, a committee member of
the International Spa Association, a contributor
to numerous magazines, and a frequent guest
speaker at leading universities and industry
conferences.
A long-time resident of DC, Ada is very active
in the community, having founded the Network
of Entrepreneurial Women to support women in
the region starting their own businesses. About
Alchimie Forever, Ada says: “We develop our
products sensually, paying great attention to our
textures and fragrances. Our delicate aromas
Forever Laser Institut, Geneva Switzerland
relax you, while never irritating your skin or
competing with your perfume. Our luxurious
textures glide on smoothly, leaving a silky finish.
Skin care is about efficacy, but also about
pleasure, about making time for one-self, about
pampering.”
Ada graduated in the top 5% of her MBA
class at Georgetown University in 2004 and
received her Magna cum Laude BA at Harvard
University in art history and political science in
1999.
Tel +1.202.530.3930
www.alchimie-forever.com
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Ada Polla, President & CEO