Axanta Antioxidant (60 capsules)

The supplement I come back to when my body needs to feel protected

I'll be upfront: 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. That kind of personal conviction is the only reason I'd put something on the shelf at Lucere.

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 a skin clinic context, this matters more than you might think. The treatments I offer - BBL, MOXI, Sylfirm X, ProCell - all work by stimulating your skin's regenerative 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 a manufacturing standard equivalent to medicine, which is exactly 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.

Authorised VitaCare stockist.