Coastal Apothecary · Surf Coast, Geelong

Potent, purposeful,
natural skincare.

Potent actives, honest ingredients, nothing added for the sake of it. Every formula is built around actives chosen for what they do — made in small batches on the Victorian surf coast.

100% Natural ingredients
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Local Surf Coast, Geelong
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Surf Coast · Geelong, VIC
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Surf Coast Botanicals
The Brand

Potent, purposeful —
real ingredients, real results.

Surf Coast Botanicals makes potent, purposeful, natural skincare with nothing to hide and nothing to spare. Every formula is built around actives — chosen for what they do, not how they sound.

Small batches, honest ingredients — started because I couldn’t find natural skincare that felt genuinely luxurious, delivered real results, and felt right on my skin. My face is smooshed up against my kids’ beautiful faces so often through a day — the ingredients had to be exactly right, delivering amazing results but absolutely friendly for those special close moments.

Potent
Actives at meaningful concentrations. No padding — if it's in the formula, it's doing BIG work.
Purposeful
Nothing added for show. Every ingredient and every word earns its place. No hype ingredients.
Natural
Potent all natural actives and botanicals — we're honest about what goes in and why.
The Range

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These products work beautifully together as a system — many people see and feel a difference within the first week or two, with a cumulative effect over weeks and months. They also work wonderfully on their own, delivering potent, purposeful results with every application.

New
Face · Exfoliant
New Beginnings — Exfoliator
A potent scrub that gently buffs away dead skin cells — bentonite clay draws impurities from pores while coconut soap leaves skin feeling genuinely clean.
150mlFace · Exfoliant
About

A weekly reset for your skin. Bentonite clay has a real drawing effect — pulling impurities from deep in the pores — while coconut soap gives that satisfying clean feeling without the squeak. It encourages a fresh-skin feeling — removing dead surface cells, unclogging pores and leaving your complexion clear and ready for everything that comes after. Use 1–2 times a week, no more — skin doesn't need to be scrubbed every day.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Bentonite Clay
Coconut Soap
Olive Oil
Roman Chamomile
How to Use
  1. Apply a small amount to slightly damp skin.
  2. Massage gently in circular motions for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Avoid the eye area.
  4. Wipe off with a soft, damp face cloth.
New
Face · Cleanser
The Melt — Hydrating Oil Cleanser
A velvety oil cleanser that cleans and hydrates at the same time. Melts away makeup, SPF and the day — without that stripped, dry feeling.
100mlFace · Cleanser
About

A luxurious, velvety cleanser that cleans and hydrates simultaneously — melting away makeup, SPF, excess sebum and the day, with no trace of that stripped, dry feeling. It nourishes while it cleanses, so skin feels soft, clean and genuinely cared for.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Castor Oil
Black Seed Oil
Vitamin E
Frankincense
How to Use
  1. Apply a small amount to dry skin and massage gently to dissolve makeup and impurities.
  2. Rinse thoroughly with a warm, damp face cloth.
  3. A double cleanse is worth it if you've worn makeup or heavy SPF that day.
  4. Follow with mist, serum, balm and/or butter.
New
Face · Mist
The Mist — Rose & Clove Face Mist
A beautifully aromatic face mist that does much more than smell incredible. Rose and clove tone, refresh and deliver a hit of antioxidant protection any time of day.
100mlFace · Mist
About

The rose water is made from locally sourced, organically grown rose petals — completely chemical and pesticide free — and it delivers real hydration and toning, not just scent. Rosehip oil adds a layer of nourishing hydration. Clove brings antioxidant richness and a preserving quality that keeps the formula beautifully fresh. Spritz over clean skin before your serum to help absorption, over makeup to refresh and set, or any time you need a quick reset.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Rose Water
Clove Extract
Rosehip Oil
Rose Otto
How to Use
  1. Hold 20–30cm away from face and spritz away — you want a nice layer of hydration here.
  2. Use after cleansing and before serum, balm, or butter.
  3. Spritz over makeup throughout the day to refresh skin.
  4. Store in the fridge for a great cooling, de-puffing step.
  5. Shake well before each use.
Best Seller
Face · Serum
The Dream — Active Age-Defying Serum
A daily age-defying serum that does a lot of heavy lifting — potent, bio-active oils working together to deliver real, visible results.
30mlFace · Serum
About

A daily age-defying serum built to visibly soften the look of fine lines while deeply hydrating and brightening. Castor oil and black seed oil are infused with frankincense and myrrh resins — a powerhouse of bio-active, age-defying oils with a deeply calming character that helps skin look more resilient. Turmeric and co-enzyme Q10 add antioxidant and brightening benefits. Tremella (the Chinese snow mushroom) delivers deep hydration. Over time it visibly softens fine lines, evens skin tone & texture, and leaves skin looking firmer, brighter and lit from within.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Castor Oil
Black Seed Oil
Frankincense & Myrrh Resins
Turmeric
Co-Enzyme Q10
Aloe Vera
Tremella (Chinese Snow Mushroom)
How to Use
  1. Apply a half dropper of serum to clean, misted skin.
  2. Press gently into skin.
  3. Use 2x daily, morning & night for best results.
  4. Follow with balm or butter, and SPF in the morning.
  5. * Emulsifiers have been excluded from this serum — a good shake every now and then is recommended.
Best Seller
Face · Balm
Wonder Balm — Potent Age-Defying Stick
A concentrated powerhouse of age-defying ingredients in a convenient stick. A little goes a long way.
30mlFace · Balm
About

A few swipes across your face delivers age-defying actives and highly bioavailable ingredients straight where you want them. Bakuchiol works as a natural alternative to retinol. Sea buckthorn visibly softens the look of fine lines and deeply nourishes. Castor oil and black seed oil — infused with frankincense and myrrh resins — bring antioxidant and age-defying benefits. Tremella adds extreme hydration. Co-enzyme Q10 boosts antioxidant protection, and sweet fennel helps everything work harder. A little really does go a long way: over time it visibly softens fine lines, firms, evens tone and texture, and leaves skin looking firmer, brighter and lit from within.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Bakuchiol
Sea Buckthorn
Castor Oil
Black Seed Oil
Frankincense & Myrrh Resins
Tremella (Chinese Snow Mushroom)
Co-Enzyme Q10
Sweet Fennel
How to Use
  1. Glide a few swipes across clean, misted skin — straight over your serum.
  2. Use morning and night for best results.
  3. Can be followed with The Butter if extra barrier protection and hydration is needed — or use as your last step (other than SPF).
New
Face & Body · Moisturizer
The Butter — Face & Body Butter
Pure luxury for your face. Pure luxury for your body. A rich, nourishing butter packed with the same potent age-defying oils and actives as the rest of the range.
175mlFace & Body · Moisturizer / Butter
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Why should your body miss out on a luxurious, age-defying butter? The Butter is packed with potent oils, actives and age-defying ingredients — designed to leave skin soft, nourished and properly hydrated. It works beautifully as the occlusive final step for both face and body.

Inside: castor and black seed oil — two of the most deeply nourishing, skin-compatible oils around. Tallow, which mimics your skin more closely than most plant fats. Mango seed butter and shea butter for serious hydration. And a careful, minimal touch of essential oils — frankincense (with an age-defying history dating back to Cleopatra), sweet fennel to boost efficiency, and carrot seed oil for glow. The essential oils are kept low on purpose, to avoid sun sensitivity on exposed skin. Truly the most indulgent step in the routine.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Castor Oil
Black Seed Oil
Tallow
Mango Seed Butter
Shea Butter
Frankincense
How to Use
  1. For face: Use as your last step before SPF. A little goes a long way.
  2. For body: Apply to slightly damp skin after showering.
  3. Focus on dry areas if needed.
  4. Use daily or as often as needed.
New
Face · Cloth
Clean Me — Face Cloths
The perfect partner to The Melt. Soft, reusable face cloths that gently lift cleanser, makeup and impurities without irritating skin.
Single clothFace · Cloth
About

Reusable, washable, gentle on skin. The 100% Cotton option is the naturally aligned choice — soft and breathable.

The Microfiber option is our one honest exception to the all-natural rule, and it earns its place. Microfiber works mechanically: ultra-fine fibers physically lift makeup, SPF and impurities from skin, without needing harsh chemicals to do the work. No synthetics absorb into your skin — it's clever physics, not chemistry. Both cloths are long-lasting, sustainable alternatives to single-use wipes.

Options
100% Cotton — soft & breathable
Microfiber — ultra-fine, deep cleanse
How to Use
  1. Wet cloth with warm water and wring out.
  2. Use to gently remove cleanser, makeup and SPF in soft circular motions.
  3. Rinse thoroughly after use and hang to dry.
  4. Wash daily or every few days to keep bacteria to a minimum.
New
Wellness · Ingestible
Skin Loving Tea
Beauty starts from within. A potent blend of skin-loving botanicals brewed to nourish from the inside out — one cup at a time.
200gWellness · IngestibleSkin Health
About

A blend chosen specifically for skin. Tastes like a tart cranberry juice with a herby undertone. Rosehip and hibiscus bring a real hit of vitamin C and antioxidants. Green tea fights free radical damage and oxidative stress. Nettle is deeply nourishing and brings a grounding, mineral-rich quality to the blend. Ginger root helps digestion and brings a warming note. And gotu kola is a quiet hero — calming, supporting healthy-looking skin and giving circulation a real boost. Best served at room temperature: a small daily ritual your skin will thank you for.

* If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before use.

Key Actives & Ingredients
Rosehip
Hibiscus
Green Tea
Nettle Leaf
Ginger Root
Gotu Kola
How to Use
  1. Add 1 heaped tablespoon of tea to a 500ml glass jar before heading to bed or first thing in the morning.
  2. Cover with boiling water and screw on the lid. Brew overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
  3. Strain and add honey for sweetness if needed.
  4. Try adding coconut water for extra hydration — it’s a massive boost to your daily water intake, but far more potent. Sip throughout the day.
  5. Best served at room temperature.
  6. * Please note: this blend contains green tea which is caffeinated. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, we recommend keeping this as a morning drink.
Your beauty is uniquely yours — don’t waste your life trying to look like anyone but you.
— Founder & Formulator, Surf Coast Botanicals
What We Believe

No nasties.
Ever.

No miracle claims. Just potent, considered skincare that earns its place on your shelf. Every formula is built around actives — chosen for what they do, not how they sound.

What's in the jar is exactly what it says on the label — potent actives and botanicals, beautiful-quality oils and butters, and a careful touch of essential oils. All natural. No nasties. Just results, honestly.

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Handmade on the Surf Coast, Geelong
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