ATIKA Journal - Foundational Supplement for Skin Longevity

Inside the Antioxidant Network: How ATIKA’s System Is Built

ATIKA Advanced Skin Nutrition isn’t built around a single “hero” antioxidant. It uses a coordinated network of carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamin C and mineral cofactors to support antioxidant defen...

Oxidative Stress, Skin, and Internal Antioxidant Support

Oxidative stress is one of the main drivers of collagen loss, barrier disruption and uneven tone in skin. This article explains how ROS are generated, why topical antioxidants can only reach part o...

Carotenoid Supplements for Skin: What Human Studies Actually Show

Carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin accumulate in the skin and influence how it responds to UV and oxidative stress. This overview summarizes what controlled human s...

How Internal and Topical Skincare Work Together

Internal skin nutrition and topical skincare work on different layers of the same organ. This article explains how each approach affects key pathways in the skin and how to combine them in a measur...

The Science of Micronutrients and Skin Aging: A Clinically Grounded Guide

A clear, clinically grounded look at how vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and lipids influence collagen, barrier lipids and antioxidant defenses — and how these micronutrients help shape the biology...

Collagen & Gut Health: How the Gut–Skin Axis Affects Hydration and Elasticity

Struggling with breakouts, dullness, or bloating? The gut–skin axis plays a major role. Learn how digestion, collagen metabolism, and inflammation interact — and why supporting gut health can stren...

Collagen Cofactors: Essential Nutrients for Collagen Synthesis

Discover how key vitamins and minerals — collagen cofactors — help your body activate collagen peptides, strengthen skin structure, and improve hydration and repair.

How Perimenopause Accelerates Collagen Loss: Skin Changes After 40

Hormone fluctuations in perimenopause can reduce collagen, alter barrier lipids, and change how skin responds to UV. This article explains the science behind these shifts and how targeted nutrition...