Hello! I’m Megan Walker, the proud co-founder of Bree Probiotic Skincare, a brand that feels like a part of my soul. As we prepare to welcome our first child, it seems the perfect time to reflect on another "baby" in my life—Bree Probiotic Skincare—and to share the journey that has brought us to where we are today.
From a young age, I’ve always been fascinated by health and wellness. As a teenager, I struggled with acne, a challenge that had a big impact on my self-esteem. Like many people, I turned to Roaccutane, which cleared my skin for a couple of years, but it eventually returned. I tried Roaccutane again, but the results didn’t last. This was when I began to see things differently—I realised we weren’t addressing the root cause of the problem.
As I became more interested in holistic health, I discovered the benefits of probiotics. While most people had heard about probiotics for gut health, using them for skincare was still a new idea. I was fascinated. Then, when the world changed with COVID, it gave me a chance to rethink everything, including my corporate career.
At the time, I was living with my brother Michael, who was dealing with his own skin issues. We had so many conversations about skincare and probiotics, and the more we discussed, the more passionate we became. We both wanted to create something that would genuinely help people. That’s how Bree Probiotic Skincare was born—right in our home in South Africa.
Starting a business is never easy, but we were determined to share the benefits of probiotic skincare with as many people as possible. After seeing amazing results in South Africa, my husband Grant and I made the decision to move to the UK and bring Bree with us. Fast forward a few years, and here we are—Bree Probiotic Skincare in the UK!
Since then, my skin has never been better. What’s even more incredible is that during my pregnancy—a time when hormones can cause all sorts of skin issues—I’ve managed to keep my skin calm and healthy. I had a small flare-up, but by sticking to my Bree skincare routine—cleanse, moisturise, and mist—I was able to keep it under control in just a week. It’s been so rewarding to know that the products we created out of our own skin struggles are still working wonders.
As I get ready for this exciting new chapter of motherhood, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to you properly. Without your support, Bree wouldn’t be where it is today. You’ve all become like family to us, and we’re excited to continue this journey together.
In the coming weeks, each of us founders will share our own story so you can meet our whole family. My brother Michael and my husband Grant have been an integral part of Bree’s success, and I’m excited for you to hear from them too.
Thank you for being part of our story. We look forward to continuing this journey together, sharing the benefits of healthy skin and holistic wellness with you, one step at a time.