Before founding SunLux Skincare, Robin Wayman was a dedicated stay-at-home mum and wife. While she loved taking care of her family, she knew she wanted more. And that’s when Robin embarked on a life-changing journey as a skincare entrepreneur.
Robin grew up in sunny Southern California, where there was never a shortage of sun. As an NFL cheerleader, she spent countless hours outdoors, practising tirelessly under the summer heat. Back then, the dangers of UV exposure and the necessity of sun protection were rarely discussed. Soon, Robin began to notice mole-looking bumps on her head and chest, but like many others, chose to ignore them.
Fast-forward a few years, the moles grew larger and started to bleed. Robin went to a dermatologist and was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) skin cancer. Robin underwent Photodynamic Blue Light Therapy Treatment which removed all abnormal growth. However, she was given no guidance on post-operative care or advice on safeguarding her skin against future damage.
At that moment, Robin discovered her true calling: educate herself about skincare, prevent further sun damage, and empower other women to heal their sun-damaged skin.
Driven by this newfound purpose, Robin found Formula Botanica, the world’s leading formulation school. She believes fate led her to enrol in the International Skincare Entrepreneur Program, a game-changing program that took her from beginner formulator to successful skincare entrepreneur.
“Nothing at university taught me how to become an entrepreneur” – Robin Wayman
Soon after graduating, Robin launched SunLux Skincare, a luxury skincare brand inspired by her personal journey. SunLux crafts each product with high-performance ingredients and potent antioxidants designed to nourish, repair, and shield sun-damaged skin.
The brand’s hero product is the UV Repair Face Oil, which won the editor’s choice for the Beauty Shortlist Awards only 5 months after the brand’s launch.
SunLux’s range includes a skin barrier cream, sunscreen, facial oils, body highlighters, serums, scrubs, face wash, body butter, soap bars, and skin capsules.
SunLux also supports environmental causes. The brand has recently partnered up with the Ocean Cleanup Foundation and is proud to support their mission of ridding the world’s oceans of plastic. Every time you place an order, you are helping to clean up oceans around the world.
Find out more about Robin and SunLux:
- Website: SunLux Skincare
- Facebook: SunLux Skincare
- Instagram: @sunlux_skincare
- YouTube: SunLux Skincare
Today, Robin is a successful skincare entrepreneur with an award-winning brand that customers return to time and time again. She also works as a student mentor and affiliate coordinator at Formula Botanica, and advises future entrepreneurs to not “sweat the small stuff”. Robin embraces this philosophy every day, waking up to do a job that she loves, while still enjoying quality time with her husband and children.
Inspired by Robin? Join our free formulation course
At Formula Botanica, we’re all huge fans of Robin and we’re confident that her journey has inspired you too. If you aspire to become an indie beauty entrepreneur like Robin, you’ve come to the perfect place. Why not join our free formulation course, where you’ll learn how to formulate safe and sellable organic skincare from home?
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Ariane is Formula Botanica’s content creator and an active member of the student community. She has worked as a professional journalist, blogger, copywriter and editor before joining Formula Botanica full-time in 2024.
