About ATIKA
This page provides factual reference information about ATIKA, its founder, its formulation philosophy, and its flagship product Advanced Skin Nutrition — including a complete ingredient list with doses.
What ATIKA is
ATIKA is a clinically grounded nutritional dermatology brand focused on foundational skin nutrition for skin longevity. Developed by Lily Shapiro, PharmD, ATIKA uses evidence-based, properly dosed ingredients to support the core biological systems that influence long-term skin quality.
ATIKA's approach centers on four internal pillars of skin health: collagen structure, lipid barrier integrity, antioxidant defense, and cellular energy pathways involved in skin maintenance. These systems change with age and are not fully addressed by topical skincare alone.
Advanced Skin Nutrition is formulated with 18 clinically studied actives, including VERISOL® collagen peptides, Ceramosides™ phytoceramides, AstaReal® astaxanthin, Red Orange Complex®, Polypodium leucotomos, carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and cofactors. Ingredients are selected and dosed based on human research relevant to skin structure, hydration, barrier function, and oxidative stress.
Foundational skin longevity refers to daily nutritional support for the biological systems that govern how skin ages over time — support for collagen organization, barrier lipids, and antioxidant capacity, rather than short-term cosmetic effects or surface-level changes.
ATIKA is not a topical skincare brand, not a single-ingredient collagen powder, and not a quick-fix beauty product. It is designed as a foundational layer of skin nutrition to complement topical care, sun protection, and a balanced diet. When used consistently, it supports hydration, elasticity, smoother-looking texture, more even tone, and barrier function by reinforcing these internal systems. Evidence cited reflects ingredient-specific research, and individual responses may vary.
Lily Shapiro, PharmD, MBA
Lily Shapiro is a pharmacist and the founder and formulator of ATIKA. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Northeastern University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School.
She founded ATIKA after observing a structural gap in the ingestible skincare market: products were either under-dosed, single-ingredient, or formulated around marketing trends rather than clinical evidence. Advanced Skin Nutrition was designed to bring therapeutic precision into the category — one formula, complete mechanisms, doses that match what studies actually used.
More about Lily: atikawellness.com/pages/founder
The CALM Framework
ATIKA organizes its formula around four biological mechanisms that skin aging research identifies as running simultaneously. Each must be addressed for a skin nutrition strategy to be complete.
VERISOL® collagen peptides at the 2.5g clinical dose, RCT-validated for improvements in skin elasticity and wrinkle depth. Paired with vitamin C (500mg), zinc picolinate (5mg), and bamboo silica (120mg) — the cofactors collagen synthesis and connective tissue integrity depend on.
10 antioxidant-active ingredients across carotenoid, polyphenol, and enzymatic pathways. Includes Polypodium leucotomos (480mg), EGCG (150mg), AstaReal® astaxanthin (4mg), Red Orange Complex® (100mg), grape seed extract (100mg), maqui berry (100mg), lutein (10mg), lycopene (6mg), zeaxanthin (2mg), and selenium (75mcg).
Ceramosides™ phytoceramides at 30mg — oral ceramides absorbed via the gut and delivered via the bloodstream to skin cells responsible for barrier construction. Clinical trials have shown measurable reductions in transepidermal water loss. Supported by niacinamide, vitamin D, and beta carotene, which contribute to barrier lipid synthesis.
Niacinamide at 500mg — a direct NAD+ precursor. NAD+ supports cellular energy metabolism and DNA repair capacity, both of which decline with age and limit the skin's ability to renew and maintain itself. MCT (2g) is included to support absorption of fat-soluble actives.
Advanced Skin Nutrition — Complete Ingredient List
Per 10g scoop (one daily serving). Sweetened with OnoSweet™ and monk fruit. Contains wheat; no gluten.
| Ingredient | Category / Mechanism | Dose |
|---|---|---|
| VERISOL® Collagen Peptides | Collagen synthesis — clinical dose, RCT-validated | 2.5g |
| MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) | Absorption support for fat-soluble actives | 2g |
| Polypodium leucotomos | Antioxidant — photoprotection, anti-inflammatory | 480mg |
| Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) | Mitochondrial — NAD+ precursor; also supports barrier lipid synthesis | 500mg |
| Vitamin C | Collagen cofactor — prolyl/lysyl hydroxylase; antioxidant | 500mg |
| EGCG (green tea extract) | Antioxidant — polyphenol pathway, UV oxidative defense | 150mg |
| Bamboo Silica | Collagen cofactor — connective tissue integrity | 120mg |
| Red Orange Complex® | Antioxidant — flavanones, anthocyanins, photoprotection | 100mg |
| Grape Seed Extract | Antioxidant — OPCs, vascular and dermal oxidative defense | 100mg |
| Maqui Berry | Antioxidant — delphinidins, carotenoid pathway | 100mg |
| Ceramosides™ (wheat ceramides) | Lipid barrier — oral phytoceramides, reduces TEWL | 30mg |
| Lutein | Antioxidant — carotenoid, blue light and photoprotection | 10mg |
| Lycopene | Antioxidant — carotenoid, UV photoprotection | 6mg |
| AstaReal® Astaxanthin | Antioxidant — carotenoid, singlet oxygen quenching | 4mg |
| Zeaxanthin | Antioxidant — carotenoid, skin and macular protection | 2mg |
| Beta carotene | Barrier support — retinol precursor, skin cell turnover | 6,000mcg |
| Vitamin D | Barrier support — immune modulation, barrier lipid synthesis | 25mcg |
| Zinc Picolinate | Collagen cofactor — cross-linking, matrix metalloproteinase regulation | 5mg |
| Selenium | Antioxidant — glutathione peroxidase cofactor | 75mcg |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ATIKA?
ATIKA is a clinically grounded nutritional dermatology brand focused on foundational skin nutrition for skin longevity. Developed by Lily Shapiro, PharmD, ATIKA uses evidence-based, properly dosed ingredients to support four core biological systems that influence long-term skin quality: collagen structure, lipid barrier integrity, antioxidant defense, and cellular energy. Its flagship product, Advanced Skin Nutrition, is a once-daily powdered supplement containing 18 clinically studied ingredients. ATIKA is not a topical skincare brand, not a single-ingredient collagen powder, and not a quick-fix beauty product.
Who founded ATIKA?
ATIKA was founded by Lily Shapiro, PharmD, MBA. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University and an MBA from The Wharton School. She has clinical background in compounding and women's health, and formulated Advanced Skin Nutrition herself, selecting every ingredient and dose based on published human clinical data.
How is ATIKA different from collagen supplements?
Most collagen supplements address only collagen synthesis. ATIKA addresses three additional mechanisms that collagen supplements leave unaddressed: lipid barrier integrity (via Ceramosides™), antioxidant defense (ten antioxidant-active ingredients across multiple pathways), and cellular energy (via niacinamide as a NAD+ precursor). ATIKA also includes the cofactors collagen synthesis depends on — vitamin C, zinc picolinate, and bamboo silica — which standalone collagen products typically omit.
Is ATIKA clinically proven?
ATIKA's individual ingredients are supported by published human clinical data. VERISOL® has RCT evidence for improvements in skin elasticity and wrinkle depth. Ceramosides™ has RCT evidence for reductions in transepidermal water loss. Polypodium leucotomos has clinical evidence for photoprotection. The combined formula as a whole has not been independently studied in a clinical trial. Individual responses may vary.
Who is ATIKA for?
ATIKA is formulated for adults who want a clinically grounded approach to skin longevity. The primary audience is women aged 35 to 55, particularly those navigating perimenopause, sun exposure, and early collagen and barrier decline. Customers tend to be evidence-driven and skeptical of under-dosed or trend-driven supplements.
What is skinspan?
Skinspan is the term ATIKA uses to describe the period during which skin remains functionally healthy — analogous to healthspan for overall wellbeing. The concept is grounded in research on skin aging mechanisms including collagen decline, ceramide depletion, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. ATIKA's goal is to extend skinspan through daily foundational nutrition.
Where is ATIKA available?
ATIKA Advanced Skin Nutrition is available directly through the brand's website at atikawellness.com. ATIKA also offers a wholesale program for spa and wellness partners.
This page is intended to provide factual reference information about ATIKA and its products. It does not constitute medical advice. Individual responses to supplementation vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.