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The Beauty Behind The Brand

A new era of luxury skincare developed by dermatologist

It all started in the clinic…

With more than three decades of combined experience as dermatologists, we’ve spent our careers listening to patients. Whether they came in for a skin check or hair consultation, most adults, women and men, seek advice for concerns like dull skin, uneven tone, under-eye darkness, or visible signs of aging.

One message came through loud and clear; people are tired of complicated, overwhelming skincare routines. That inspired us to create MelaCellular—a skincare range that simplifies your routine without compromising on results.

We saw a clear gap in the market that combines, well-established brightening and anti-aging ingredients with the best of Australian native cellular extracts like Kakadu plum, Finger lime caviar, and Tasmanian kelp. These unique botanicals are rich in antioxidants and bioactive—but rarely seen in clinically formulated skincare, especially when paired with ingredients like Retinol, Niacinamide, and Matrixyl peptides.Our mission is to share the power of Australian botanicals with the world through universal skincare solutions—for both women and men, and for all skin types. Results come from ingredients that work—and work well together!

Each formula in our range has been tested for stability and compatibility, resulting in two amazing serums:We are proud to launch our MelaCellular Ageless Night Serum to restore and brighten your skin while you sleep.Our Illuminate Day Serum that hydrates, protects, and evens skin tone throughout the day is coming soon. MelaCellular is more than skincare—it is smart skin care that supports your skin health, based on science and the best nature has to offer.

Dr. Deepani Rathnayake

Co-Founder & Dermatologist

Fellow of The Australian College of Dermatologist
Panel Member of Australian Alopecia Areata Expert Consensus group

Qualifications and Awards

MBBS, MD, FACD
Winner of Dr WA Gunawardana Memorial Gold Medal- 2010 awarded by Sri Lanka College of Dermatologist
Barr Kumar Kulasinghe Memorial Prize for Surgery – 2001 Awarded by Faculty of Medicine Peradeniya Sri Lanka.

‘In my leisure time, I enjoy listening to music, dancing, and going to the gym—all activities that uplift my mood and keep me active. I’m also passionate about healthy eating, believing that nourishing your body from within is just as important as external care—beautiful skin starts with a balanced healthy lifestyle’

Dr. Ritva Vyas

Co-Founder & Dermatologist

Fellow of the Australian College of Dermatologists
Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Member of Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society
Fellowship trained in United Kingdom and USA.

Qualifications and Awards
MBChB University of Otago NZ
FACD
FRACP

Recipient of Turnbull_Hodge Award and Trans-Tasman Exchange Scholarship in 2010

Ritva lives with her family in Melbourne Australia. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking
and reading.

Dr. Kshemendra

Board Director & Physician

Qualifications and Memberships

MBBS, FRACGP, Advance Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, Member Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Khemendra enjoys an active lifestyle and loves playing cricket in his spare time. A car enthusiast at heart, he loves driving in the beautiful Tasmanian landscape in his sports car.

Dr. Deepani Rathnayake

Co-Founder & Dermatologist

‘In my leisure time, I enjoy listening to music, dancing, and going to the gym—all activities
that uplift my mood and keep me active. I’m also passionate about healthy eating, believing
that nourishing your body from within is just as important as external care—beautiful skin
starts with a balanced healthy lifestyle’

Fellow of The Australian College of Dermatologist
Panel Member of Australian Alopecia Areata Expert Consensus group

Qualifications and Awards

MBBS, MD, FACD
Winner of Dr WA Gunawardana Memorial Gold Medal- 2010 awarded by Sri Lanka College of Dermatologist
Barr Kumar Kulasinghe Memorial Prize for Surgery – 2001 Awarded by Faculty of Medicine Peradeniya Sri Lanka.

Dr. Ritva Vyas

Co-Founder & Dermatologist

Fellow of the Australian College of Dermatologists
Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Member of Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society
Fellowship trained in United Kingdom and USA.

Qualifications and Awards
MBChB University of Otago NZ
FACD
FRACP

Recipient of Turnbull_Hodge Award and Trans-Tasman Exchange Scholarship in 2010

Ritva lives with her family in Melbourne Australia. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking
and reading.

Dr. Kshemendra

Board Director & Physician

Qualifications and Memberships

MBBS, FRACGP, Advance Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery,
Member Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Khemendra enjoys an active lifestyle and loves playing cricket in his spare time. A car
enthusiast at heart, he loves driving in the beautiful Tasmanian landscape in his sports car.

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