ATIKA Journal — The Science of Skin Longevity

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Collagen Types in Skin: Type I vs Type III Explained

A clear, evidence-based guide to the collagen types found in human skin—especially type I and type III—what they do, how they change with age, and how foundational skin nutrition supports the derma...

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How Long Do Collagen Supplements Take to Work?

A clinical review of how long collagen supplements take to work, including VERISOL® timelines for elasticity, hydration, wrinkle appearance, and dermal collagen density.

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Does Collagen Actually Work? What Human Studies Show

Specific oral collagen peptides — most consistently VERISOL® — have been studied in randomized controlled trials. At 2.5 g/day for 8–12 weeks, studies report modest but meaningful improvements in w...

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How Collagen Peptides Work: Mechanisms, Human Evidence, and Why ATIKA Uses VERISOL® at 2.5 g

A clinical explanation of how low-molecular-weight collagen peptides are absorbed, how VERISOL® supports dermal collagen in human trials, and why ATIKA uses a 2.5 g dose.

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What Destroys Collagen? UV, Oxidative Stress, Hormones & Lifestyle

Collagen breakdown is driven by UV exposure, oxidative stress, hormonal changes, glycation, and lifestyle factors such as smoking, sleep, pollution, and diet. This article explains the biological m...

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Collagen and Inflammation: How Immune Signaling Shapes Skin Structure

A clear explanation of how inflammation influences collagen synthesis, matrix breakdown, and visible skin aging — and how these pathways connect across ATIKA’s skin longevity framework.