our story
From the ’70s With Love
Karen and Tom Benjamin created Skin Trip in the ’70s—the original coconut lotion that soothes your skin and nourishes your soul. With its quick absorbency, clean ingredients, and iconic signature scent, it’s been a beloved staple for over 50 years.
What began as a simple, heartfelt blend has grown into a family legacy of skin care inspired by living well, enjoying life, feeling good in your skin—and never forgetting to have a little fun along the way.
Today, we proudly carry that legacy forward—staying true to our heritage while bringing our nourishing, effective products to a new generation of Skin Trip fans.
rocky mountain roots
Eventually, they found their way to Boulder, Colorado, and fell in love with the Rockies. In the dry mountain air, they saw a need for a light, fast-absorbing moisturizer that felt as natural as the landscapes they loved. From a small bodycare shop on The Hill called Everybody Ltd., they created Skin Trip, blending the essence of the ocean and mountains into a lotion that quickly became a customer favorite.
skin trip: local to legendary
Skin Trip quickly became a local favorite, beloved for its natural ingredients, fast-absorbing formula, and iconic coconut scent. Word spread, and what started as a small-town staple grew into a nationally loved brand. Mountain Ocean became known not just for skincare, but for capturing the spirit of adventure and sharing it with people coast to coast.
continuing the legacy
Today, the Mountain Ocean legacy continues with Karen and Tom’s daughter, Julie. Now living in California, Julie brings the journey full circle, blending her parents’ original vision with her own passion and fresh ideas for the future. Over 50 years later, Mountain Ocean remains family-owned, crafting Skin Trip and other natural products that celebrate the adventures of life. Take the Trip.
MOUNTAIN OCEAN
50 years of taking the trip
mountain ocean is a living memory
