Rhino Skin Solutions

What Rhino Skin Solutions does

Rhino Skin Solutions is a Redmond, Oregon-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer brand of plant-based, earth-grown topical performance and recovery skincare formulated specifically for outdoor athletes. The company was founded in 1994 by outdoor enthusiasts (a chef and a pharmacist) who originally developed the product line at the Smith Rock climbing area in Oregon. Its product portfolio addresses skin repair, split healing, sweat control, grip enhancement, and muscle/joint recovery, organized around hero SKUs (Repair Cream, Split+, Performance Antiperspirant, Dry Spray, Massage Cream, Tip Juice, Cleanse) plus bundles, accessories, and apparel such as the Heaven Hoodie SPF 50.

The company operates its own manufacturing facility in Redmond, Oregon, which is reportedly 100% on-site solar powered via a 14kw array. Formulations are plant-based and free of synthetic emulsifiers, fillers, parabens, phthalates, and BPA, and incorporate ingredients such as honey, tea tree oil, lavender, menthol, grape seed oil, willow bark, calendula, dragon's blood, arnica, ginger, and turmeric. Founder Justin Brown leads the company as CEO.

Rhino Skin Solutions generates revenue primarily through direct e-commerce on its Shopify storefront, offering both one-time purchases and a subscription model with a 10% discount and quarterly auto-delivery. Supplementary revenue comes from wholesale to climbing gyms and outdoor retailers and from international distribution partnerships. Pricing ranges from $4.95 entry SKUs to $119.95 bundles, with free U.S. shipping over $75. Its go-to-market is product-led and community-led, anchored by the Skin Abuse Specialists ambassador program featuring elite climbers and disc golfers (including Olympic medalist Janja Garnbret and DGPT athletes) and reinforced by event sponsorships such as the 2025 Disc Golf Pro Tour partnership, blog content, organic social media, and an affiliate program on UPPromote.

Name

Rhino Skin Solutions

Website

https://rhinoskinsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Athletic Skincare

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Body Skincare (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRABAAAD), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Athletic skincare products
• Climbing skin care
• Plant-based topical solutions
• Outdoor sports recovery
• Natural performance lotions

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: E-commerce sales of topical performance skincare products including Repair Cream, Split+, Performance, Dry Spray, Massage Cream, and accessories. Both one-time purchases and subscription options available with 10% discount on subscription.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Products sold through retail partners including climbing gyms and international distributors. Company maintains a Where to Find Rhino page for locating products near customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rhino Skin Solutions manufactures and sells a line of plant-based, earth-grown topical skincare and recovery products for active outdoor athletes. The portfolio includes Repair Cream, Split+, Performance antiperspirant, Dry Spray, Massage Cream, Tip Juice, Cleanse/Castile Body Wash, Impact Chalk, and supporting accessories and bundles, all formulated in-house and produced at a 100% on-site solar-powered manufacturing facility in Redmond, Oregon.

Product overview

Rhino Skin Solutions offers a comprehensive line of earth-grown, plant-based skincare products specifically designed for active outdoor athletes. The core product line includes topical performance and recovery solutions organized into three main categories: Skin Solutions (Repair Cream, Split+, Performance, Massage Cream, Dry Spray, Cleanse, Tip Juice, and chalk), Bundles (Starter Kit, Pro Pack, and activity-specific kits), and accessories/apparel (skin files, massage rings, sun hoodies, and climbing gear). The products are manufactured in their own facility in Redmond, Oregon, USA, and are formulated to address the unique skin care needs of climbers, disc golfers, martial artists, and other outdoor athletes who experience skin damage from their activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Repair Cream Healing and recovery lotion for cracked hands and sore muscles, formulated with menthol, magnesium, willow bark, honey, and tea tree for deep skin repair and muscle relief. Designed for climbers and other athletes experiencing skin damage or post-activity soreness.
• Split+ Hyaluronic Acid Cream Whipped hyaluronic acid cream for intensive care of severely damaged, cracked, or chapped skin. Contains calendula, beta glucan, dragon's blood, and vitamin E to promote skin regeneration and wound closure.
• Split Stick Solid stick form of the Split treatment for on-the-go application to cracks and splits on hands and fingers.
• Performance Antiperspirant Cream Hand antiperspirant cream that reduces sweat output at the source when applied the night before activity, improving grip for climbing and other athletic pursuits.
• Massage Cream Deep tissue relief cream with arnica, ginger, turmeric, and warming botanicals for sore muscles and joint discomfort recovery.
• Dry Spray Fast-drying, non-chalky spray that absorbs surface moisture during climbing without leaving residue on holds.
• All Natural Castile Body Wash Plant-based castile hand and body wash with aloe-boosted lather for removing chalk, sweat, and dirt after climbing. Available in Mint Uplift and Citrus Woods scents.
• Cleanse Deep-cleaning skin wash for athletes, climbers, and active lifestyles to remove chalk, sweat, and dirt.
• Hydrate Daily-use hydration product for routine skin maintenance in active athletes.
• Tip Juice Pre-activity skin preparation product that toughens skin for climbing by creating dry, durable skin conditions on the fingertips.
• Skeeter Scatter Plant-based insect repellent formulated for outdoor athletes.
• Coconut Vanilla Massage Oil Nourishing coconut and vanilla massage oil for skin and muscle relaxation, marketed for intimacy and recovery use.
• Reef Safe SPF 15 Zinc Lip Balm Reef-safe SPF 15 zinc lip balm with a gentle vanilla scent, formulated for active outdoor use by athletes and adventurers.
• Impact Chalk Eco-friendly climbing chalk that improves grip during training and climbing sessions.
• Heaven Sun Hoodie - SPF 50 UPF 50 sun protection hoodie with artwork by Debbra Brown, designed for outdoor athletes and climbers.
• 80/100 Skin File Dual-grit (80/100) skin file for climbers to smooth calluses, reduce buildup, and prevent flappers and rips. Washable and reusable.
• Acupressure Massage Ring Spring steel finger massage ring for climbers to stimulate acupressure points, improve blood circulation, and relieve finger tension.
• RAD Roller - Helix Specialized muscle roller marketed for recovery and muscle tension relief for athletes.
• Champions Chipmunk It: A Growth Mindset Climbing Adventure for Kids Children's picture book about courage, perseverance, and learning through climbing, featuring characters Milo, Ari, and their dog Cinder.
• Rhino Starter Kit Bundle Entry-point bundle for new customers including samples of hero products: Spit+, Dry Spray, Repair, Split Stick, and Massage Cream. Priced at $45.95 (regular $55.95).
• Pro Pack Professional athlete bundle with full-sized Rhino topical performance and recovery products. Priced at $99.95 (regular $125.99).

Quantifiable outcome

• Products reduce sweat output at source when applied night before climbing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 June 2025Rhino Skin Solutions joined the Disc Golf Pro Tour as an Official Partner, uniting two communities rooted in performance, precision, and outdoor love. As part of the partnership, fans and athletes see Rhino at DGPT events across the country, on player packs, in vending booths, and proudly displayed on tour signage. The partnership supports athletes directly with products made to help them train harder, recover faster, and compete longer.
• Paraclimbing Community NonprofitsminorOthersRhino supports paraclimbing athletes and related nonprofit organizations through their 1% pledge to community nonprofits. The company highlights paraclimbing content and athlete stories as part of their commitment to diversity and inclusion in outdoor sports.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Badger Balm: Natural balm and skincare brand using organic plant-based ingredients for outdoor and active lifestyles. Shares Rhino's clean-ingredient, outdoor-athlete target customer and small-batch, vertically-integrated production ethos.
• Herbivore Botanicals: Clean beauty brand with natural, plant-based skincare formulations sold primarily DTC. Similar clean-ingredient, plant-based positioning and direct-to-consumer distribution model, though with broader face-skincare focus rather than athletic performance.

Broad incumbents

• Tiger Balm: Iconic global topical analgesic brand sold for muscle soreness and joint pain relief. Competes in the same athletic recovery topical category with broader distribution, heritage brand recognition, and significant international presence.
• Icy Hot: Mass-market topical analgesic brand owned by Sanofi. Competes in the same athletic muscle and joint pain relief category with much wider drugstore, grocery, and pharmacy distribution.
• Burt's Bees: Natural personal care brand owned by Clorox. Comparable 'clean ingredient' positioning with body lotions, lip balm, and skin repair products; significantly larger scale and mass retail presence including drugstores and grocery.
• Biofreeze: Established topical analgesic brand used widely by athletes and physical therapists for muscle and joint pain. Operates in the same athletic topical care space Rhino's Massage Cream addresses, but at significantly larger scale with mass-market drugstore and clinic distribution.
• Dr. Bronner's: Family-owned natural castile soap and personal care brand with strong plant-based, clean-ingredient positioning. Comparable formulation philosophy (organic oils, no synthetic additives) and direct-to-consumer plus wholesale distribution model, but at much larger scale and broader product range.
• Weleda: Established natural and organic skincare brand with athlete-friendly body lotions, massage oils, and muscle rubs. Operates in the same natural personal care category with global pharmacy and natural-food distribution.

Direct peers

• Climb On Skincare: Climbing-specific skincare brand offering skin repair and conditioning products (skincare bar, cream) for climbers. Direct competitor in the climbing skincare niche with comparable natural ingredient positioning and athlete use cases.
• Friction Labs: Performance brand serving climbers with premium chalk and grip-enhancing products. Same climbing-focused target audience with overlapping athlete endorsement strategy and DTC distribution model, though chalk is Rhino's adjacent category rather than direct substitute.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RhinoSkinSolution
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/RhinoSkinSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/RhinoSkinCare
• Instagraminstagram.com/rhinoskinsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rhino-skin-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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