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Kiri started her career in the FMCG Design & Brand Activations industry in Sydney. She had to take a career break after falling ill whilst looking after her father, who passed away before he was 62.
During this period of intense pressure Kiri was prescribed medication to help her skin and stress levels that she wouldn’t normally have accepted if she wasn’t looking after her father. Kiri reacted to this medication; three of the side effects were severe pustular acne, skin hives and weight loss. She was admitted to hospital and her skin went from normal to unbearable almost overnight.
After leaving hospital; when Kiri was offered more medication from professionals to fix her new problems, however as medication caused these in the first place she wanted an alternative. She decided to review her whole lifestyle, taking a holistic approach to her health. Kiri started researching diets and a healthy lifestyle. She went through the process of cutting out everything she shouldn’t be eating and reassessing everything that she was using on her skin. Going through the process of identifying certain triggers to her skin problems and helping herself took two years.
When she recovered she knew she didn’t want to go back to the FMCG Design & Brand Activations Industry. She wasn’t enjoying herself & she had often worked long nights. Kiri really learnt the importance of mental health and how good mental health is tied to good skin health.
Kiri’s skincare journey began as her skin often reacted to common ingredients found in many skincare products. She was searching for an ultra-gentle range that still included key active ingredients—something she couldn’t find on the market. With the help of an experienced formulating chemist, Kiri spent years researching, testing, and refining what would eventually become AMPERNA®.
Her experience shaped the brand’s philosophy. AMPERNA® skincare is built on real-world testing and thoughtful formulation, designed with sensitivity and simplicity in mind. Our range features only essential base ingredients paired with advanced actives—such as a unique pre and postbiotic complex, biofermented oligopeptide, glycolic acid, and vitamins B and C.
All formulations are free from sulfates, parabens, aluminium, synthetic fragrance, synthetic colours, and bleaches. Proudly made in Australia, AMPERNA® products are tested by people in everyday conditions and created with a focus on care, comfort, and continuous innovation.
“People often feel affected by the look and feel of their skin. They're searching for effective, trustworthy products that support their daily skincare needs. At AMPERNA®, we’re dedicated to offering high-quality skincare backed by care and understanding.”
– Kiri Yanchenko, AMPERNA® Founder
Want to learn more about Kiri’s background or the AMPERNA® range? Contact us for more information.
