GOLD FOR YOUR SKIN.
For skin that’s met the sun, and will again.
Golden Helichrysum, Persian Saffron and Carbon 60. A botanical face balm crafted for life outdoors.
Handmade on the Sunshine Coast · Free shipping over $150 · 14 day returns
A more connected way of life.
Against The Grain is an ode to living differently. Choosing slower rituals. Questioning what we consume. Reconnecting with nature. Returning to what truly nourishes us.
In a world of fast fixes and synthetic overwhelm, we choose to move differently. Our handcrafted, food-grade formulations are designed to support everyday wellbeing through nature, nourishment and ritual.
HANDMADE. LOCAL. INTENTIONAL.
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Nature’s finest, working together.
At the heart of Sun Gold is golden Helichrysum italicum, a remarkable Mediterranean flower long valued in botanical skincare. Paired with Persian Saffron, Carbon 60 and a carefully considered blend of nourishing plant oils, it forms a rich botanical ritual for skin that’s lived beneath the sun.
- Helichrysum italicumThe flower that refuses to fade. Organically grown in its Mediterranean home and long treasured in botanical beauty for skin that has weathered sun, wind and the years.
- Persian SaffronThe world’s most precious spice. Each crimson thread is hand-picked from the crocus flower, a rare and precious addition to this special formulation.
- Carbon 60Nature’s geometry. Sixty carbon atoms in a perfect sphere, a molecule so remarkable its discovery was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
The Everyday Essentials
Practical skincare, made with exceptionally pure ingredients. Thoughtfully formulated for everyday use, without unnecessary complexity.
Air. Energy. Water.
We’ve partnered with Australian businesses to bring you solutions to assist your family with environmental harmonising in the home: water, air and EMFs.
“Sometimes the most profound health benefits come from the simplest of changes.”
— Brad McDonald, Founder, Against The Grain
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Discover →A new name. The same trusted formulation.
For almost seven years, our Carbon 60 Balm has been a much-loved part of the Against The Grain skincare range. Today, it takes on a new identity as Sun Gold. The same carefully considered formulation, handcrafted with the same intention. Only the name has changed.
Seven years of customer experience.
Discover what our customers have shared about the balm, previously known as Carbon 60 Balm.
Last year, I went to the skin specialist for my lip. They told me I sunburnt my lip, then probably chemical burned it with all these different lip balms I used. It was such a thin part of skin, they could see the veins. (it felt like windburn burn initially) I bought the carbon 60 balm and used it before bed on my lip, probably for 3 weeks and after battling for almost a year. Its finally healed!
I am so in love with ATG 😍 everyday they change my life for the better. The Nootropic Blend gives me this calm energy that gets me through the day and the carbon 60 balm make my pregnancy stretch marks invisible, it’s unbelievable
I’m absolutely loving their products! It’s taken me a few years to find skin care products that I froth over- but i definitely am about atg! I enjoy my self care and skin routine more these days! I love putting the lavender balm on the back of my neck, and also as a night time face moisturiser as It calms my nervous system down (and moisturises) so win win :) Iv also noticed a difference with the carbon 60 which I use as my daily moisturiser, blended with a zinc balm! - which the zinc balms have been amazing! I notice that I tend to go tanned a little quicker without burning (yay) . And I love the scent of them :) Give them a go! U won’t be disappointed! Thanks atg for the education and amazing products you bring to us! :) Very grateful!
What our community says
For our children, and yours.
Behind Against The Grain are real people, raising our children the old-school way. Close to nature, close to community, and with real food on the table.
Everything we do is to pave the way to a brighter future for our children, and yours. That’s why we make things by hand, choose ingredients we’d give our own family, and keep showing up at our local markets to share it all in person. Follow the journey on Instagram →
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