NATIVE PURE COLLAGEN
Marine Collagen Gel for Skin | Transdermal | Bio-identical | All Skin Types
Most people think of collagen as something you drink. This is something different.
Collagen supplements are digested before they ever reach your skin. Native PURE Collagen is a transdermal gel - works at the surface and into the upper layers of the skin. And because it's bio-identical, 99.99% structurally identical to human collagen, your skin accepts and uses it in a way no supplement can replicate.
Independent laboratory testing showed an average 30% increase in measurable skin hydration. Suitable for all skin types, all ages, and all seasons - including as a lightweight standalone hydrating gel in summer when heavy skincare feels like too much.
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“I stock Native PURE Collagen because it fills a gap nothing else quite covers - that home-use support between clinic treatments that keeps the skin barrier strong and resilient. The the way it's delivered directly to the skin is what sets it apart from every collagen supplement on the market. Clients who use it consistently tell me their skin feels different - more resilient, more hydrated. I particularly love recommending it post-treatment when the skin barrier needs real support, and it's become one of my go-to recommendations for teen skin, reactive or red skin, and anyone with sensitivity. In summer it's perfect - weightless enough to use on its own without any heavy moisturiser on top.”
- Caroline Wallace-Hughes, Lucere
The rose mist that turns your skincare into a ritual
There's something about spraying Cellular Atelowater that just feels good. The scent is beautiful - a soft, genuine rose that doesn't smell synthetic - and the fine mist on your skin has that instant freshness that makes you feel like you've done something lovely for yourself. Straight out of the shower in the morning, it's one of my favourite things.
But it's doing more than smelling divine. The vitamin C in this mist comes from Kakadu plum - the Australian botanical that holds the richest natural source of vitamin C found anywhere in the plant world. That vitamin C stimulates pro-collagen and hyaluronic acid synthesis in the skin, which means it's actively supporting firmness and hydration while you're spritzing. It also carries antioxidants that help protect against the daily environmental damage that ages skin over time.
Used as the first step before Native PURE Collagen gel, it primes damp skin so the collagen can do its best work. During the day, it works just as well spritzed over makeup as a hydrating refresh - the kind of thing you reach for at your desk when your skin needs a moment.
Who it's for:
Anyone using Native PURE Collagen gel who wants the full routine
Skin that feels tight, dull or dehydrated during the day
Anyone who loves a skincare ritual that genuinely feels good
All skin types, all ages
Note: If you have sensitive or reactive skin that tingles easily, apply your collagen gel to plain damp skin rather than over the mist. The mist works beautifully on most skin - this is just a gentle caution for the most reactive.
"I spray this every morning after I get out of the shower and before I apply the collagen. The rose scent is genuinely lovely - relaxing without being heavy. It makes the whole routine feel like something worth looking forward to rather than just another step. During the day I keep it on my desk and use it as a refresh - it's that kind of product." - Caroline, Lucere
APPLICATION: Shake gently before use. Hold the bottle 20-30cm from your face and mist over face, neck and decolletage. For best results, follow immediately with Native PURE Collagen gel while skin is still damp. Can also be spritzed over makeup during the day to refresh and hydrate.
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Within minutes of applying it, your skin firms.
Native PURE Collagen is a bio-identical marine collagen gel - applied directly to your skin, not swallowed. Independent laboratory testing showed an average 30% increase in measurable skin hydration. You'll notice something else too: a gentle, satisfying firmness within minutes of applying it. Clients describe it as the feeling of skin that's just been treated. In summer it's light enough to use on its own without anything on top.
Most people come to me already taking collagen - powders, drinks, capsules. Those work through your digestive system. This works on your skin directly. The difference is that Native PURE Collagen is 99.99% structurally identical to human collagen, so your skin recognises and responds to it. The formula is beautifully simple - no parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no unnecessary ingredients - which is exactly why it suits skin that doesn't tolerate much.
Who it's for:
All skin types, genders and ages
Reactive, rosacea-prone or sensitive skin that struggles with most actives
Post-treatment recovery - laser, BBL, RF microneedling or microchanneling
Anyone already taking collagen who wants direct topical support as well
Teen and young adult skin prone to acne or irritation
Mature skin needing consistent hydration and barrier support
Anyone wanting a lightweight hydrating gel that works year-round
Sensitive, freshly cleansed or exfoliated skin
"Native PURE Collagen is beautifully simple and understated. It works quietly in the background keeping your skin hydrated and firm. The tightening you feel after applying it is genuinely satisfying - and it works beautifully on the most sensitive skin. Post-treatment - it is one of the best products out there.'“ - Caroline, Lucere
APPLICATION: Apply 1-2 pumps to clean, damp skin morning and evening. Pat gently across face, neck and decolletage. Wait for the product to absorb and dry producing a ‘tightening effect’. For best results, mist with Cellular Atelowater first and apply while skin is still damp. If using other active skincare, wait at least 15-20 minutes before applying (retinol, AHAs, BHAs or high-strength vitamin C). This will maintain the native structure and biological activity of the collagen.
Note: Test patch if you have fish allergies.
Storage: Due to its biological activity, store collagen gel away from direct sun and high temperature.
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We currently have 3 Native Collagen PURE gift with purchase available while stocks last - FREE Face Emulsion SPF 50 (retail value $172)
The supplement I come back to when my body needs to feel protected
I take Axanta myself. Not because I stock it and feel like I should, but because when I stopped taking it for a while and then started again, I noticed the difference. My immune resilience felt stronger - that sense of being less likely to go under when life gets demanding. It was the supplement I wanted to go back to when I needed to help my body recover.
Axanta is built around astaxanthin - the most potent antioxidant found in nature, extracted from microalgae and responsible for the deep pink colour of wild salmon. Every day your skin and body are exposed to the kind of environmental damage - UV light, pollution, stress, screen exposure - that generates what scientists call oxidative stress. Think of it as invisible wear on your cells. Antioxidants are what your body uses to counteract that wear, and astaxanthin does it more powerfully than almost anything else available in supplement form.
In the laser clinic context, this matters more than you might think. The treatments I offer - BBL, MOXI, Sylfirm X, ProCell - all work by stimulating your body’s healing response. What many people don't realise is that how well your skin recovers between treatments, and how long results last, is influenced by what's happening at a cellular level. An antioxidant supplement that supports your body's resilience from the inside is a meaningful complement to the work we're doing on the outside.
Axanta isn't a single-ingredient product. Alongside pharmaceutical-grade astaxanthin sourced by a leading Swedish producer, it includes a full B vitamin complex and piperine - a black pepper extract that supports absorption and also backs up your immune, digestive and nervous system function. It's made by Colway Poland to European manufacturing standards, which is also why I trust it.
Who it's for:
Anyone having regular skin treatments who wants to support results from the inside
People who want a daily antioxidant that does more than protect skin - energy, immune resilience, whole-body support
Anyone who takes their health seriously but wants one supplement that covers a lot of ground
Women in perimenopause or menopause - astaxanthin has emerging evidence for hormonal and inflammatory support
Note: Astaxanthin is derived from algae, not fish - suitable for most people. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always read the label. A supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.
"Axanta is the supplement I reach for when I feel like my body needs reinforcing. I notice it most when I've been lazy about taking it - my energy and resilience just feel more solid when I'm consistent. I stock it because I believe in it, and because recommending something you take yourself is the only kind of recommendation that means anything." - Caroline, Lucere
APPLICATION: Take 1-2 capsules daily with or after a meal. Take consistently for best results - allow 4-6 weeks before assessing.
Disclaimer: Supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure diseases. Axanta should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women or people with hypersensitivity without first consulting a doctor. Should not be used after the best before date.
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FAQ’s
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No - and that's exactly what makes it different. Collagen supplements are digested and broken down before they reach your skin. Native PURE Collagen is a transdermal gel that absorbs directly through the skin at a molecular level, delivering bio-identical collagen where your skin actually needs it. They work differently, and they can be used together.
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Absolutely - they complement each other rather than compete. Your supplement works from the inside, Native PURE Collagen works from the outside. Many of our clients use both.
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Yes to both. Unlike many active skincare products, Native PURE Collagen contains no harsh actives, acids or fragrances that can aggravate reactive skin. It's one of our top recommendations for teen skin, rosacea-prone skin, and anyone who finds most skincare too much.
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Most topical collagen products - creams, serums, masks - use collagen molecules that are too large to penetrate the skin's surface. They sit on top and provide temporary hydration. Native PURE Collagen uses a patented formula with collagen molecules small enough to absorb transdermally - actually reaching the deeper layers of the skin rather than coating the surface.
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No refrigeration needed, but store away from direct sunlight and heat above 37 degrees. Because it's biologically active rather than heavily preserved, treat it a little like you'd treat a good skincare product - away from the bathroom windowsill and out of the car on a hot day.
Meet VitaCare Biotechnology
Native PURE Collagen is made by Colway Poland, a pioneering European biotech company working with native fish collagen since 2004. It's brought to New Zealand exclusively by VitaCare Biotechnology - founded by Pawel, a Polish biochemist now based in New Zealand, who built the NZ presence for Colway from scratch and created the direct supply arrangement that makes these products available.