Natural Skincare for Sensitive & Reactive Skin
Beach & Surf
Gentle on reactive skin. Made with ingredients you can actually trust.
Salt air, sun and wind take a toll. Sun Empire's lightweight natural oils and balms are made for skin that spends time outside
— simple formulations, traditional ingredients, and nothing your skin doesn't need.
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Lightweight and fast absorbing
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Free from synthetic fragrances
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Botanically derived ingredients
What outdoor skin actually needs.
Sun and salt water are hard on skin. Most people reach for whatever is in the bathroom cabinet — heavy creams that sit on the surface,
synthetic fragrances that react in the heat, or nothing at all.
Natural oils and balms work differently. They absorb quickly, work with your skin rather than coating it, and use ingredients that have been trusted for personal care long before the modern beauty industry
existed.
King Coconut Oil — a traditional Sri Lankan variety distinct from common white coconut — is one of the most lightweight and versatile natural oils available. Applied before or after time outdoors, it absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling nourished rather than greasy.
The Kustahara Balm addresses the areas that take the most punishment — elbows, heels, hands — where skin dries and cracks after repeated sun and saltwater exposure. And the Strawberry Lip Balm provides simple, everyday protection for lips that dry quickly in outdoor conditions.
These are not specialist surf products.
They are well-made natural products that happen to suit skin that lives an outdoor life.
Natural products for outdoor skin
The Sun Empire products most suited to beach, surf, and outdoor skin — before, during, and after time outside.
Each product page has a full ingredient list so you can check everything before you buy.
King Coconut Oil
A lightweight, multi-use oil for hair and body. Fast absorbing and versatile
— apply before heading out to nourish skin, or after as part of your wind-down.
A little goes a long way.
King Coconut with Neroli Oil
The same lightweight King Coconut Oil base with a delicate floral note from neroli.
Multi-use across hair and body
— for those who want the same simplicity with a little more scent.
Kustahara Balm
A concentrated natural balm for the areas that take the most punishment outdoors
— hands, heels, elbows, and anywhere skin dries, cracks, or roughens after repeated sun and saltwater exposure.
Strawberry Lip Balm
Lips dry fast outdoors
— in the wind, the sun, and the salt air.
A simple natural lip balm with no synthetic fragrance, made for everyday outdoor use.
Aloe Vera Soap
A gentle daily cleansing bar for post-beach showers.
Simple, ingredient-led, and free from synthetic fragrances
— for skin that has already had enough exposure for one day.
Simple ingredients
for skin that works hard.
King Coconut is a traditional Sri Lankan variety valued for its purity and lightweight versatility — the kind of oil that absorbs without heaviness and nourishes without a greasy finish.
Aloe vera has been used in skin care for centuries as a simple, plant-derived ingredient suited to skin that has been exposed to heat and the elements.
These are not novel ingredients discovered by the skincare industry. They are botanicals with long histories of use — chosen for Sun Empire products because they have earned their place over generations,
not because they are fashionable.
How to use the range around your time outdoors
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BEFORE
Apply King Coconut Oil to dry skin before heading out.
A small amount across arms, legs, and any exposed areas nourishes the skin barrier before sun and salt exposure begins.
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AFTER
Post-beach or post-surf, cleanse with the Aloe Vera Soap and reapply King Coconut Oil to skin while it is still slightly damp.
The Kustahara Balm works well on hands and feet after a long day outside.
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EVERY DAY
The Strawberry Lip Balm works as an everyday outdoor essential.
Apply as needed throughout the day whenever lips feel dry or exposed.
What our customers say
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🌿 Lightweight and fast absorbing — no greasy finish
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📦 Shipped from Melbourne — 1 to 2 business days
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🌏 Australia-wide delivery
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💬 Full ingredient list on every product page
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use these products as sunscreen?
A: No — Sun Empire products are not sunscreens and do not provide SPF protection. Always use a separate, tested sunscreen product when spending time in the Australian sun. Sun Empire oils and balms are designed to nourish and care for skin before and after sun exposure, not to replace sun protection.
Q: Is coconut oil safe to use in the sun?
A: King Coconut Oil does not provide meaningful SPF protection and should not be used as a substitute for sunscreen. It is best used before or after sun exposure as a nourishing body oil rather than during peak UV hours without additional sun protection.
Q: Will King Coconut Oil feel greasy on skin?
A: King Coconut Oil is a lightweight variety that absorbs relatively quickly compared to heavier oils. A small amount goes a long way — start with less than you think you need and apply to slightly damp skin for
best absorption.
Q: Is the Lip Balm water resistant?
A: The Lip Balm is not specifically formulated or tested for water resistance. Reapply after swimming or prolonged water exposure.
Q: Are these products reef safe?
A: Sun Empire products do not contain the synthetic chemical filters — such as oxybenzone and octinoxate — most commonly associated with reef damage. However, the products are not tested or certified as reef safe, and this claim should not be made without formal certification. If reef safety is important to you, we recommend checking with a certified reef-safe sunscreen specialist for your sun protection needs.
Looking for something specific?
If you are not sure which product suits your skin or your
outdoor routine, get in touch and we will help you choose.