A UK sun-care and cosmetics company has collapsed into administration after 27 years in business.
Malibu Health Products (or Malibu Sun), established in 1999, is best known for its range of sun-care products, including sun lotion, after-sun, and tanning oils.
The company started as a family business in Hertfordshire and is now sold in over 40 countries.
Despite its global reach, all Malibu Sun products are manufactured at its base in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
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The Malibu website adds: “Malibu Sun was founded in 1999 with one straightforward belief: that proper sun protection should be something every family could afford, trust and reach for without thinking twice.
“Not clinical. Not complicated. Not out of reach.
“Just good, reliable British-made sun care – for every body.
“Over twenty years later, that belief hasn’t changed. It’s just grown.”
Malibu products are stocked in major retailers across the UK, including:
Malibu falls into administration after 27 years
Now, after 27 years in business, Malibu Health Products has collapsed into administration.
Marco Piacquadio and Rachel Ennis of FTS Recovery Limited were appointed joint administrators on October 15, according to The Gazette.
The company’s collapse follows a major fire at its St Albans facility around two months ago.
The incident left the business unable to take or process orders, Business Sale Report said.
In a statement on social media (at the time), the company said: “We wanted to let everyone know that there has been a fire at our premises in St Albans, UK.
“Thankfully, everyone is accounted for, and those affected are receiving the appropriate care and support.
“This has understandably been a difficult and upsetting time for our team, and there will be some disruption to the business while we assess the situation.
“For our retail customers, trade business remains as normal and orders can continue to be placed as usual through our distribution partner, Pricecheck.
“Thank you for your patience, kindness, and support.
“It really does mean a great deal to us.”
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Shoppers are still unable to purchase Malibu Sun products from its website, instead being directed to Amazon or its global distribution partner, Pricecheck.
A notice on the company’s website reads: “Apologies.
“Thank you for your patience and support.”
Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026
It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.
Major high street brands Claire’s and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.
UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.
Whitbread closed all its standalone branded restaurants across the UK last month, affecting five brands:
However, Queensway Inns and Common Table Group have now taken over 110 of these former Whitbread sites, saving them from closure.
TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.
Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.
UK entertainment retailer Zavvi has ceased trading after nearly 20 years, having collapsed into administration for a second time.
Australian stationery retailer Typo is also set to pull out of the UK in 2027, closing all its stores and ending online trading.
Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:
Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:
Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services “until further notice” as it looks to appoint an administrator.
Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:
Meanwhile, UK delivery company Yodel was phased out completely in July after being acquired by InPost.
Iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has also shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).
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It hasn’t all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, B&M, Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.
Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.
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