Expert touch: Melanie Grant’s guide to skin health, inside and out

If skin health isn’t a beauty philosophy you’re familiar with, let one of the world’s most renowned skin experts, Melanie Grant, explain.

Grant’s practice cares for skin with next-gen formulas, tailored treatments and a holistic approach to skin health. The result is a bright and even complexion with a streamlined treatment regimen that repairs and optimises – rather than compromises – skin. And with a devoted celebrity clientele across Sydney, Melbourne, Los Angeles and Paris, Grant has turned radiant skin into an art form.

Here, Melanie Grant guides us through her bidirectional routine to achieve her signature glow and protect skin health long-term.

Create a resilient foundation with collagen supplementation 

If you’re considering collagen supplementation, Grant says it’s a no-brainer. “Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body,” says Grant. “It makes up our skin, bones, muscles and tendons. It holds everything together, forming a scaffold to provide strength and structure.” But from around the age of 25, our natural collagen reserves and production begin to decline.

“Supplementation is a no-brainer to firm, plump and hydrate my skin. The results speak for themselves,” Melanie adds.

When recommending ingestible beauty Grant looks for high-quality and clinically proven formulas. “I always search for products that are proven, potent and high performance without fillers or additives,” shares Grant. “Vida Glow is a great example of this, with low molecular weight collagen peptides for higher bioavailability, and therefore efficacy.”

In Grant’s Natural Marine Collagen experience, “expect your skin to feel plumper, firmer and more hydrated. Hair grows faster and nails become stronger.”

Keep skincare simple and gentle

Instead of a complicated routine, Melanie advocates for pared-back and soothing skincare. To protect skin’s hydration and minimise irritation, “avoid stripping, foaming and alcohol-based formulas and instead focus on anti-inflammatory products that contain vitamin B, vitamin E and niacinamide.”

And “keeping the skin clean and hydrated goes a long way. I love ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C for plumping the complexion and promoting radiance.”

And don't overthink it, shares Grant. “Keep your skin clean and hydrated. Follow a simple but strategic regimen – choose a handful of products that are specific to your unique skin concerns.

A great regimen needn't be complicated, it’s more about choosing the right products that will work hard for you and then maintaining consistency to yield long-lasting results.”

Make a commitment

To see results from your skincare routine, consistency is everything,” says Grant. And our beauty philosophy is no different.

“When it comes to keeping your cells turning over, promoting collagen and elastin, and keeping the pores clean and free of toxins, it’s really important to keep to a routine – even if it’s a simple one.”

This goes for ingestible beauty routines, too. “Ingestible collagen is a commitment. For true and lasting results, you must take it each and every day.” As for Melanie’s daily supplementation routine, she opts for a daily sachet of Vida Glow’s Natural Marine Collagen Original in her morning smoothie – or coffee or water on-the-go – to support her skin from within.

Courtesy of her curated, bidirectional skincare protocol, Melanie Grant has become synonymous with naturally radiant skin. All it takes is a little restraint and one daily routine.