Dr. Susanne Bennett is a holistic chiropractor who specializes in environmental medicine, allergies, clinical nutrition, anti-aging, and detoxification. She had a very busy, successful sport medicine and rehabilitation practice, then abruptly had to change due to her infant son’s severe allergies. This led Dr. Bennett to further her medical education in allergies and environmental medicine, and shifted her sports medicine practice to that of an integrative holistic physician.

Ultimately, Dr. Bennett launched PURIGENEX, a body care brand devoted therapeutic skin treatments and skin purifying regimens. In 2007, the brand made its debut at the annual American Academy of Anti-Aging Conference in Las Vegas, which included flagship products made of bioactive collagen products: Intensive Collagen Serum and Ionized Collagen Mask.

“In over 18 years of clinical practice, I have  come to realize the importance of the skincare regime as a regular part of my patients’ protocols,” says Dr. Bennett. “Healthy skin leads to better health—the principle upon which PURIGENEX is based—is a reflection of my  belief that healing the skin aids the body’s ability to function properly, strengthen immunity, and cope with all manner of environmental toxic exposure.”

PURIGENEX is the only skincare brand to use Type 1 Collagen that penetrates the skin without injections, and the products use cutting-edge formulations to help prevent premature skin aging, rejuvenate, and restore optimal skin health. Fans of the brand include celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond and his clients such as Kendall Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian, among others.

We chatted with Dr. Bennett, who shared the inspiration behind the line, its hero product, what’s next, and more.

When was PURIGENEX founded and what’s the meaning behind the name?

In 2007, at 45 years old I saw a candid photo of myself (check it out on the Purigenex website) and was blown away by all of my dark spots, wrinkles, and sagging skin on my forehead, eyes, and jawline. Being a nature-loving gal, I was always in the elements—in the sun, snow, wind, and salty ocean and without much skin protection such as zinc oxide. So I started searching online for the best products for my skin such as serums, oils, and creams to help my damaged skin. I tried everything from the $500 eye creams and potions, as well as the all-natural ones from the health food store, but nothing really made any difference. My skin felt more hydrated, but the wrinkles and discoloration stayed the same.

Being an allergy and natural medicine expert, I was against any type of laser, photo facials, and chemical peels for my sensitive skin. However, once I tried the collagen mask and serum developed by the tissue engineering doctors from Seoul, Korea, I knew right away within days that my skin integrity was getting healthier and my wrinkles were disappearing right before my eyes!

If this revolutionary product improved my unhealthy-looking skin, I sensed that it would help my patients’ skin too, so I contacted the developers and got the sole distribution rights to the collagen mask and serum—and that was the beginning of my company, PURIGENEX.

I created the name “Purigenex” by combining two concepts, purity and next generation—purity of ingredients, our patented Type 1 collagen serum and mask with bioactive sub-ingredients are free of parabens and other toxic chemicals, as well as having the one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art delivery system of hypoallergenic bioactive collagen that’s rapidly absorbed through the skin rather than as the typical collagen injectable. This is truly the next generation of healing and reversing skin aging. 

Tell us more about your products and what makes them special.

PURIGENEX Collagen Mask and Serum is a unique skincare product consisting of Type 1 collagen where the telopeptides (the ends of the collagen strand) have been removed to prevent allergic reactions and create a smaller denser collagen molecule. Plus, it's been negatively ionized so that the positively charged aged skin surface creates an electrostatic phenomenon that propels the smaller collagen molecule into the basement layer of the skin. Once absorbed, PURIGENEX collagen not only increases the collagen density of the skin, but it also stimulates the fibroblasts to produce more collagen naturally. 

In addition, after a couple of years of R&D, I created a cosmeceutical skin care regime of Age Reverse Serum, Age Defying Moisturizer and Advanced Lightening Therapy to be applied over the PURIGENEX collagen to help minimize discolorations, reduce oxidative stress, improve hydration, and nourish the skin. 

These formulas have extremely high concentrations of plant stem cells, peptides, ceramides, phytonutrients and more to improve the biology of skin for a more youthful, vibrant, glowing appearance.

Do you have a hero product?

Absolutely. PURIGENEX Collagen Mask and Serum is the flagship product and does more for skin health than any other formulations. I have been using it regularly since 2007, and today at 58 years old I feel that not only did it stop the aging process, but it’s also reversed my biological skin age. My skin looks better at 58 than at 45! Who doesn’t want that?

Where are your products sold?

PURIGENEX products are sold at plastic surgeon, dermatologist and doctors’ offices, med spas, and on our website. 

What's next for the brand?

PURIGENEX, the advanced therapeutic skincare brand previously available only through med spas and dermatologists’ offices, is now releasing its flagship product line directly to consumers. 

For more information, visit purigenex.com and follow on Instagram: @purigenex

[Photos by PURIGENEX]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk