ATIKA Journal - Foundational Supplement for Skin Longevity

What Causes Skin Aging at the Cellular Level?

A detailed, research-based explanation of how skin aging begins at the cellular level: fibroblast changes, collagen loss, ceramide decline, and oxidative stress. Includes clinical references and a ...

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...

Marine vs Bovine Collagen: Which Works Better for Skin According to Clinical Evidence

Is marine collagen really cleaner or more bioavailable? We compare marine and bovine collagen through clinical studies, safety profiles, and real-world outcomes — and explain why Verisol® has the s...