Minimalist & functional skincare systems.
Small batch. Aluminum and steel. Handmade in California.
Hydration Gel Lightweight water-based gel. Shop Hydration Gel Shop Gel 
Barrier Balm Concentrated occlusive balm. Shop Barrier Balm Shop Balm 
The Set Gel + Balm, the complete two-step routine. Learn More Shop the Set The approach
The approach
Formulas start at zero.
Aloe pressed undiluted, not rebuilt from powder. Glycerin distilled from the fruit of the karanja tree, a non-food crop. Meadowfoam oil pressed from the seeds of Pacific Northwest wildflowers. Squalane from olives. Beeswax filtered, not bleached.
A short ingredient list leaves nowhere to hide. When a formula has five ingredients instead of 40, each one makes up more of what's actually in the container. That makes the quality, source, and processing of each ingredient matter just as much as its name.
Hydration Gel
- Aloe vera Water-rich base
- Vegetable glycerin Humectant
- Xanthan gum Gel structure
- Preservative system pH + preservation
Barrier Balm
- Meadowfoam seed oil Lightweight emollient
- Squalane Skin-similar lipid
- Beeswax Structure + seal
How the Set works
Water. Gel. Balm.
Water starts the routine.
Apply to clean, damp skin.
Hydration Gel holds water.
The gel helps hold water in the skin's outer layer.
Barrier Balm slows its escape.
Warm a pea-sized amount and press it on last.
About
About
Where this came from.
The Lost Coast Trail follows twenty-five miles of remote Northern California coastline that highways don’t reach. When you hike it, you carry everything you need for the trip.
The coast is wild, but getting through it depends on a few good systems: what you carry, where you camp, and when the tides let you pass. I wanted to bring some of that organized simplicity back to my everyday life. The brand grew from there.
Questions
Common questions, answered.
Which product should I choose?
Choose Hydration Gel for lightweight, oil-free hydration. Choose Barrier Balm when you want a versatile layer for the face, lips, hands, or dry patches. Choose the set when you want the flexibility to use either one alone or layer them together.
Why separate hydration and sealing?
Hydration and sealing are different jobs. Hydration Gel holds water in the skin's outer layer; Barrier Balm slows it from leaving. Keeping them separate lets you use one or both, depending on what your skin needs that day.
How do I use the Gel and Balm together?
Start with clean, damp skin. Apply one pump of Hydration Gel and wait 30 to 60 seconds. Warm a pea-sized amount of Barrier Balm, then press it on. Add more Gel when you want more hydration, and adjust the Balm based on how dry or exposed your skin feels.
What if my skin is oily, dry, or sensitive?
Oily skin may be comfortable with Gel alone or just a trace of Balm. Drier or weather-exposed skin may want both. Neither formula has added fragrance, but sensitive or reactive skin should still patch test first.
How long does each product last?
Hydration Gel provides more than 400 pumps. Barrier Balm provides roughly 280 pea-sized, full-face applications. How long each lasts depends on how much you use and where you apply it.
What if it doesn't work for me?
If your skin doesn't get along with either product, email support@lostcoastnaturals.com within 30 days for a full refund. Keep the products. There is no return shipping or form to fill out.
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