So how did it all begin? 

…Having spent my youth wild and free, I eventually ‘fell into’ the skincare industry, albeit in the background whilst holding down some cool ‘day jobs’. Before long I was involved in several high presence salons dotted around some major cities in Australia. My partners and I soon decided we should have our own naturally derived skincare range. I willingly, curiously, and if I’m honest, quietly (let’s not tell my mates) became the Guinea pig for all manner of potions, salves, oils and creams that were brought home weekly from the factory. Clumsily packaged in odd containers with mysterious codes and numbers haphazardly written on them, I’d try them out. “Too gritty” I’d report, or “too smelly”, or memorably “why does this have the colour of slime?”… 

And there I was… one man who had had a crash course in skin education and appreciation! It is our largest organ, like it or not gents!

I then spent time covertly observing our many salon customers, generally women, go in and out of the stores, (sounds dubious, but it was above board, really). They looked relaxed and fresh after their treatments, and filled bag after retail bag with skincare products from our salons’ retail lounges. During my observations it was a RARE sight to see a male walk into a salon, let alone buy something for himself.…and then it hit me!  Men do want to look after themselves, want to take care of their skin (men's use of facial cleansers increased nearly 50% in the last 5 years *to 2023), but the whole salon, retail experience was completely tailored to women!……

…..It was then I knew I needed to create the best skincare range I could, FOR MEN. Not 'supermarket skincare' but quality, luxurious, easy to use, and above all free from toxic chemicals, and loaded with natural, from-the-earth goodness….And of course packaged in a masculine, super cool way to sit pride of place on the bathroom bench top.

Skip forward a while and via some rather serendipitous events, Octane began to come to life! Combining the best of science with decades of experience in natural, effective ingredients, we present to you Octane Skincare!

So welcome…welcome to Octane, and welcome to better skin for you. At Octane we’re passionate about quality, natural, effective and sustainably sourced ingredients… proven and effective in caring for your skin, and slowing the signs of aging. Your skin is like a sponge, so why would you slather it with nasty chemicals, silicones and fillers when you can use Octane.

At Octane we are also very passionate about “bringing back the gentleman” in all his facets and forms, and the encompassing philosophy of being a better man, and living a better life.

So watch this space, sign up, and let’s make the world a better place, one youthful looking gentleman at a time…

Adam Taylor, Founder