Behind the Brand: Vanessa Megan Skincare

Vanessa Megan Skincare has long been synonymous with authentically natural, luxurious and results-driven organic skincare. The brand harnesses the finest natural, organic and wild-harvested ingredients alongside cutting-edge science. This commitment has earned it multiple awards and loyal recognition on the global stage and across wellness, beauty and world-renowned professional spa spaces.
What sets Vanessa Megan apart isn’t just its unwavering commitment to 100% natural formulations. It’s the precision with which those ingredients are sourced, combined and delivered. Every ingredient is bioavailable, synergistically paired and selected for its proven performance. Each product is intentionally and expertly formulated by its founder, formulator, and industry leader Vanessa Gray Lyndon to work with your skin’s natural rhythms restoring, supporting and visibly transforming.
Vanessa Gray Lyndon is the all-encompassing creative force behind Vanessa Megan. She’s the formulator, biochemist and natural perfumer behind every product. Raised in the vast natural beauty of Western Australia, her path was shaped by a simple but powerful musing that came from her best friend...
"You should never put anything on your skin that you wouldn’t eat."
That belief ignited her mission to remove hidden toxins from skincare and replace them with formulas that were not only safe but also effective. Vanessa immersed herself in the science of natural actives and biochemistry, developing a deep understanding of how plant compounds interact with the skin.
The result? A pioneering collection of Nutraceutical skincare rich in bioavailable actives, formulated and proven to deliver clinical results trusted by industry professionals and those who make no exceptions when it comes to nourishing their glow naturally.
Today, her work continues to set new standards for conscious, high-performance beauty and wellness products, proving that natural doesn’t mean ineffective and results never require compromise.
In a world where synthetic ingredients and not-so-natural products often dominate the beauty industry. Vanessa Megan proves that natural products can deliver results that rival mainstream formulations. Through advanced research and ingredient synergy, each product is designed to support your skin while offering targeted solutions for specific concerns. With a commitment to gender-inclusive skincare, Vanessa Megan ensures that high-performance, naturally derived actives are accessible to everyone seeking visible, long-term results.
Prioritizing sustainability, cruelty-free, and ethical business practices, the brand actively takes steps to minimize its environmental impact. This commitment ensures that each product not only provides your skin with exceptional results but also benefits the planet.
Every Vanessa Megan product is built around potent plant actives and clinically validated compounds that deliver real skin benefits without synthetics. These carefully selected ingredients work in harmony to nourish, restore and transform the skin at a cellular level. Some of these noteworthy naturals include:
A plant-based cell dormancy extract that is free from parabens or preservatives. Belonging to the daffodil flower family, IBR Dormin helps regulate cell turnover, reduce the appearance of age spots, and rebalance sebum production for healthier, more even-toned skin.
IBR Dormin features in the Vanessa Megan Marine Collagen Night Cream.
A unique prebiotic complex combining yogurt-derived nourishment and inulin from chicory root. Yogurtene® fosters a balanced skin microbiome by encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria and reducing irritation. Ideal for sensitive or compromised skin, it supports barrier strength and delivers lasting comfort.
Yogurtene is a key active in the Vanessa Megan Prebiotic + C Skin Polishing Exfoliating Powder.
A moisture-binding compound naturally found in the skin, known for its remarkable ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Vanessa Megan uses HA derived from natural bio-fermentation using corn-based glucose, ensuring purity and performance. HA deeply hydrates, enhances elasticity, and plumps the skin while protecting it from environmental moisture loss. Essential for aging or dehydrated skin.
Hyaluronic Acid is a hydration hero in the Vanessa Megan Group 11 Active Mist,
Vanessa Megan Pineapple Enzyme + HA Brightening Eyelift Serum, Vanessa Megan Collagen Boosting Gel Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Vanessa Megan Astaxanthin and Marine Collagen Skin Boost,
The world’s richest natural source of Vitamin C with over 55 times the concentration found in oranges. This Australian native promotes cellular renewal by gently dissolving dead skin cells, leaving your complexion smoother and more radiant.
With anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it reduces redness and supports acne-prone skin. Antioxidants like Gallic and Ellagic acid further protect, firm and rejuvenate for visibly healthier skin.
Kakadu Plum is a key active in the Vanessa Megan Group 11 Active Mist,
Vanessa Megan Vitamin A+B+C Daily Face Cream + SPF15, AEON Azure Regenerative Cream, Vanessa Megan SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen, Vanessa Megan Pineapple Enzyme + HA Brightening Eyelift Serum,
Vanessa Megan Astaxanthin and Marine Collagen Skin Boost.
Colloidal minerals are ultra-fine particles suspended in liquid that are easily absorbed by the skin. Used in skincare for their bioavailability and regenerative potential, these intelligent ingredients offer targeted support for various skin functions.
Colloidal Copper Known for its ability to boost skin regeneration, copper stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration.
Colloidal Copper features in the Vanessa Megan Group 11 Active Mist and Vanessa Megan AEON Azure Regenerative Cream.
Colloidal Gold is a powerful anti-aging element that supports cellular repair, enhances skin vitality and defends against environmental stressors.
Find Colloidal Gold in the Vanessa Megan Group 11 Active Mist and Vanessa Megan AEON Azure Regenerative Cream.
Colloidal Silver is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, silver helps soothe irritated, acne-prone and inflamed skin while accelerating the healing process.
Colloidal Silver is a key active in the Vanessa Megan Group 11 Active Mist, Vanessa Megan AHA + Willow Bark Clarifying Serum, and the Vanessa Megan Blue Tansy & Cypress Anti-Redness Serum.
Vanessa Megan doesn’t just focus on what’s included but what’s intentionally left out. Each product is rigorously formulated without harmful or questionable ingredients that could compromise your health or the environment.
Mineral Oil – A petroleum byproduct that can clog pores and block the skin from breathing.
Alcohol – Certain alcohols strip the skin of its natural moisture and compromise the skin barrier.
Phthalates – Endocrine disruptors commonly hidden in synthetic fragrances.
PEGs (Polyethylene Glycol) – Can contain toxic byproducts such as dioxane.
SLS & SLES (Sulfates) – Harsh detergents that can irritate and dry out the skin.
Parabens – Preservatives linked to hormone disruption and skin irritation.
Silicones – Occlusive agents that trap bacteria and impede skin respiration.
Formaldehyde – A known carcinogen sometimes used as a preservative.
Petrochemicals – Synthetic compounds from petroleum that pose potential health risks.
Nature-identical synthetics – Lab-created imitations of natural ingredients with compromised efficacy.
Artificial preservatives and synthetic fragrances – Often irritants or allergens, with undisclosed chemical compositions such as Parfum that may include endocrine-disrupting compounds and volatile chemicals.
Animal testing — Zero tolerance for animal cruelty at any stage of development, including ingredient sourcing, formulation, and production. Ethical transparency from start to finish.
At Intentionally Natural, we task our expertise to eliminating the guesswork to bring you the most trustworthy and transformative natural products. Vanessa Megan embodies this standard.
Clinically proven. Ethically created. Completely uncompromising.
Each formulation in the Vanessa Megan range is a testament to what clean beauty should be and, like us, intentionally goes beyond industry standards to ensure the products you use are 100% natural, potent, transparent, sustainable and effective.
If you’ve been seeking skin, hair and beauty products that align with your values and actually deliver consider this your invitation to experience a true natural champion.
Discover your best skin naturally with Vanessa Megan Nutraceuticals.
Soulshine Spores organic medicinal mushroom blends for beauty, health, and wellness.
Are Vanessa Megan products certified natural and organic?
Yes, Vanessa Megan products are certified organic and certified natural. The formulations use a combination of certified organic, 100% natural, and naturally derived ingredients, ensuring the highest standards of purity, safety, and efficacy.
Are Vanessa Megan products safe for sensitive skin types?
Absolutely. The Vanessa Megan range of skincare products are formulated to be gentle yet effective. You will find suitable formulations for all skin types, including products that are dermatologically tested and approved for sensitive and reactive skin types.
Are Vanessa Megan's products cruelty-free?
Yes. As with our entire product range, Vanessa Megan is 100% cruelty-free, ensuring that no animal testing occurs at any stage of product development.
How do I choose the right Vanessa Megan product for my skin?
Explore our curated collection of Vanessa Megan skincare products, or contact us for expert guidance.
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With decades of experience in the beauty industry, starting as a makeup artist and hairstylist and now a certified natural and Organic skincare and cosmetics formulator, I founded Intentionally Natural to bring clarity and transparency to an industry often clouded by vague claims, flawed formulations, and greenwashing. Navigating what's truly natural, safe, and effective shouldn’t require insider knowledge; everyone deserves access to the best authentically natural products.
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