About The Green Alchemist

The Green Alchemist began with a woman who had a deep-rooted passion for nature and a vision to create something meaningful through it. Founder Cinzia Accardi was raised in a home where holistic health and natural living were a way of life. From planting seeds on her family’s rural five-acre farm to crafting wholesome meals, the value of nature’s gifts was instilled in her from an early age. These early experiences sparked a dream that would eventually evolve into a handcrafted, nature-inspired cosmetics brand.

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In 1998, the Accardi family planted grapevines, fruit trees, and herbs, leading to the founding of Accardi Vineyards in 2002. Known for their sulfate-free, naturally fermented wines, the vineyard became the first of its kind in their hometown of Vacaville, just 20 miles from Napa Valley. The family quickly became community staples, engaging in farmers markets, wine tastings, and regional events across Northern California.

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Building on this momentum, the family opened Accardi’s Café and Wine Bar in 2008—an Italian farm-to-table restaurant sourcing fresh ingredients directly from their land. Although the restaurant closed in 2011 to refocus on farming, the experience solidified Cinzia’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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While working in the restaurant, Cinzia felt a calling to return to her roots and explore natural skincare. This led to the launch of Green Visions, a passion project inspired by her love for the color green—symbolizing nature, energy, and the heart chakra. She began formulating small-batch, organic cosmetics that blended her family’s farm ingredients with holistic traditions.

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In 2010, she launched her first product line, Wine Spa Essentials, featuring wine-scented lotions, scrubs, oils, and more. These luxurious items were handmade with natural ingredients and packaged in rich purple and green hues to reflect their vineyard origins. Her creations quickly gained popularity through the family’s gift shop and later online via Etsy, earning rave reviews and a loyal following.

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Cinzia expanded her brand through partnerships with spas, salons, boutiques, and wellness spaces—bringing her aromatherapy and wine-based skincare to an even wider audience.

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In January 2024, Cinzia unveiled a new chapter of The Green Alchemist, introducing a collection of aromatherapy cosmetics inspired by her travels to Egypt in 2022. Fascinated by ancient Egyptian perfumery, she developed luxurious, exotic formulas that honor the art of scent and ancient self-care rituals.

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The Green Alchemist stands for more than just skincare—it embodies infinite abundance, growth, change, freedom, and connection. These values reflect not only Cinzia’s journey, but the legacy of her Sicilian grandmother, Francesca, who immigrated to the U.S. in the 1970s in pursuit of the American Dream. Francesca spent over 35 years at Avon Cosmetics, passing on her love for beauty and self-expression to her granddaughter through handwritten letters and makeup samples.

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Today, Cinzia continues to live a life inspired by nature and heritage. She spends her time traveling the world, exploring new cultures, practicing holistic wellness, enjoying home-cooked meals with her mother, and raising her beloved dogs, Stella and Toby. She is a proud environmentalist, photographer, music lover, and lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for all things natural and handmade.