ATIKA Journal - Foundational Supplement for Skin Longevity

Internal vs Topical Vitamin C: What They Each Do for Skin

A technical comparison of oral and topical vitamin C — how each reaches the skin, the layers they influence, the mechanisms they support, and the limitations of both routes. Explains why combining ...

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...

Antioxidant Supplements for Skin: Do They Actually Work?

Antioxidant supplements reach deeper skin layers through circulation and influence UV-induced redness, oxidative markers, tone, and hydration. This article reviews what controlled human studies act...

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...

Ceramides vs Hyaluronic Acid: Which Hydrates Better and Why It Matters

Ceramides and hyaluronic acid aren’t interchangeable. Hyaluronic acid pulls water in; ceramides keep it from escaping. Understanding that difference is key to long-term hydration and barrier repair.

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...