From The Italian Alps to North America: The Rebirth of a Skincare Legacy
Lunaqua is handcrafted in the Italian Alps using a rare tradition that combines medicinal Alpine botanicals, biodynamic cultivation, and spagyric alchemy. Originally created as LunaSol Rhythm Cosmetics, every formula is prepared in small batches according to a century old philosophy that works in harmony with nature's rhythms to nourish healthy, resilient skin.
That philosophy began in 1921, when German poet, physician, and alchemist Alexander von Bernus founded the SOLUNA Laboratory. Inspired by the rhythms of nature, he developed botanical preparations unlike anything else of his time, believing that true beauty arises when the skin is supported in harmony with the living world. More than a century later, that vision continues to guide every Lunaqua formula, preserving an extraordinary tradition of craftsmanship from the Italian Alps.
Rooted in Rhythm: The Birth of LunaSol
In the 1980s, Karin Proeller and Marino Lazzeroni revived the forgotten work of Alexander von Bernus with the blessing of his widow, Isa von Bernus, restoring life to the SOLUNA Laboratory and founding LunaSol Rhythm Cosmetics in 1991. Today, LunaSol continues to be led by Karin's son, Christoph Proeller, a respected alchemist, author, and steward of the laboratory, who continues to preserve and expand this remarkable tradition while remaining true to its original philosophy.
Every Lunaqua formula is still handcrafted in the Soluna Medicinal Plant Gardens high in the Italian Alps. The botanicals are grown biodynamically, harvested according to the rhythms of the sun, moon, and seasons, then transformed through traditional spagyric methods that preserve the vitality of each plant. More than a century after Alexander von Bernus first established the SOLUNA Laboratory, every bottle continues to embody the same commitment to botanical craftsmanship, nature's rhythms, and living skincare.
Lunaqua Today: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Skincare
Recognizing the extraordinary quality and philosophy behind LunaSol, naturopathic doctor Dr. Mark Iwanicki founded Fiori Naturals LLC to bring this remarkable tradition of botanical skincare to North America as its exclusive distributor. Because the LunaSol name was unavailable in the United States due to trademark restrictions, the brand was introduced under a new name, Lunaqua, while preserving the original formulations, craftsmanship, and philosophy developed in the Italian Alps.
Today, every Lunaqua product is still handcrafted at the original Soluna Laboratory using the same medicinal Alpine botanicals, biodynamic cultivation, and traditional spagyric methods that have defined the brand for more than a century. While the name has changed for North America, the formulations, heritage, and commitment to skincare in harmony with nature's rhythms remain exactly the same.