Meet Me
My story started in 1991 in Bologna, Italy. My Hometown!
My name is Elena Bellavitis and I am the founder of The Italian Pharmacy Cosmetics.
Fun fact… I’m also Italian and a pharmacist!
I am very curious and I really like going around, discovering and trying new things about the world. That’s why at the age of 19 I moved to Rome, the holy city, to attend my University Course and get that degree in pharmacy that today has taken me here.
After many days spent taking pictures at the coliseum, eating spaghetti alla Amatriciana, and chilling in villa Borghese with my friends, I have finished my Masters Degree and obtain my pharmacist certification.
I finally move to Barcelona, Spain!
During my time in University I had the opportunity to move to Spain. I must admit, I had completely fell in love with that beautiful country. Everybody knows Playa, Paella, and Sangria… But there is so much more!
So I have taken the flight and moved to the sunny city of Barcelona. I was working in a pharmacy in the city center, and it was a great experience.
Last but not the least, I enrolled in my master study, and I ended up living in the vibrant New York City, full of yellow cabs and flashing lights(and also cheaper ubers and real American pizza!).
It was really amazing. The amount of people around this city every day was really shocking me!
The Big Apple!
And now we crossed the border and ended up in the Big Apple!
Those are the cliff-notes to my story. Honest and candid!
But I am waiting to write down about the future!
March 20
Covid-19, back to Italy, and a lot of work for professionals working in healthcare. But also confusion, time to understand ourselves, to create. During the pandemic I have opened my personal blog where I talk about health, skincare and wellness.
January 23
I followed a course of 8 months to become a Beauty Consultant with the certified Diploma. Most girls love cosmetics, me included. During this master we have seen all about skin health, cosmetics and a lot of actives you can find in all skincare products. I loved it, and I decided to create my own formulas.
March 23
We are featured in Vogue UK!
Let’s see where the world takes us, with no limits!
July 23
During my course I started to study Carrot Oil. This molecule is full of Vitamin E,A and Betacarotene. It has always been used in body care products for pregnant women and newborns. This oil coming from nature is full of antioxidants, and works increasing skin elasticity. Moreover it decreases damages coming from the environment and skin aging. It was perfect even for sensitive skin types. That’s why I decided to compound skincare products with this exceptional ingredient! And after testing many formulas we got it! We have the formulas and the safety tests done. We got approved for the registration in the European Union and we can start producing!
October 23
We launch our E Commerce! The emotion is huge!
November 23
we start our journey at Flying Solo a Shop in New York City.
Christmas 23
We go to Paris for Christmas for a Gallery at Le Marais.
Let’s see where the world takes us! Sky is the limit! Follow us on our Social Medias!theitalianpharmacy_ is flying!