Verisol® Collagen Peptides — 2.5 g
Clinically dosed to match human trials — not underdosed. Supports measurable improvements in wrinkle depth, elasticity, and collagen production over 8+ weeks. Also provides key amino acids (glycine, proline) required for keratin structure, supporting hair strength and thickness over time.
In a placebo-controlled study, 2.5g daily supported a 20% reduction in eye wrinkle volume in 8 weeks, a 65% increase in procollagen I, and an 18% increase in elastin measured in skin biopsies.*
Ceramosides™ Ceramides — 30 mg
Replenishes declining skin lipids that cause dryness and loss of elasticity. Improves hydration and barrier function in as few as 15 days. Ceramides are also structural lipids in the hair cuticle, helping reduce moisture loss and improve hair smoothness and breakage resistance.
In a placebo-controlled study, Ceramosides™ at 20mg daily produced a 40.9% increase in moisturization, 34.7% improvement in smoothness, 74.9% reduction in roughness, and 15.6% decrease in micro-wrinkles within 60 days. ATIKA includes 30mg — the dose validated in the larger confirmatory hair studies.
For hair growth, Ceramosides™ at 30mg was studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 99 women with hair loss. In under 3 months, participants saw an increase in hair length, more hairs in the growth phase, reduced shedding, and improved resistance to breakage vs. placebo. After 3 months, 97% reported reduced hair loss and increased breakage resistance — with 15 times more new hairs than placebo at 56 days. Effects were also observed in postmenopausal women, a population particularly prone to hair thinning.*
Polypodium leucotomos — 480 mg
Oral photoprotection. Helps reduce pigment formation and inflammatory response from UV and visible light exposure. Inhibits UV-induced DNA damage, suppresses the inflammatory cascade triggered by UV exposure, and prevents the abnormal extracellular matrix remodeling that drives photoaging — addressing what topical SPF doesn't reach.*
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — 500 mg
Supports NAD+ production, which declines with age. In a human clinical, 200mg niacinamide increased NAD+ levels 30-fold within 30 minutes. Impacts cellular repair, energy metabolism, and skin barrier function, including a direct role in ceramide synthesis.*
Red Orange Complex® — 100 mg
Targets UV-induced damage, uneven tone, and oxidative stress. Improves radiance, elasticity, and photoprotection over time. Also shown to help reduce the appearance of UV-induced dark spots and support skin radiance in clinical study.*
Vitamin C — 500 mg
Required for collagen synthesis. Also protects structural proteins from oxidative breakdown. Without adequate vitamin C, the enzymes that stabilize collagen structure cannot function — making it a non-negotiable cofactor, not just an antioxidant.*
Lutein + Zeaxanthin — 10 mg / 2 mg
Improves skin tone, brightness, and photoprotection. Also supports visual health in high screen-exposure environments.*
Grape Seed Extract — 100 mg
Provides concentrated polyphenols that help stabilize collagen and support skin repair pathways.*
Green Tea Extract (EGCG) — 150 mg
Delivers antioxidants directly to skin tissue, where they help mitigate UV-induced oxidative stress.*
Beta-Carotene — 6,000 mcg RAE
Supports collagen signaling and reduces UV-related damage—dose aligned with human data, not guesswork.*
Lycopene — 6 mg
Targets UV-induced oxidative stress at the cellular level. Part of the carotenoid protection network.*
Maqui Berry — 100 mg
High-density anthocyanins that reinforce the formula’s antioxidant system, particularly against environmental stress.*
Zinc Picolinate — 5 mg
Supports skin repair and immune function, using a form with superior absorption.*
Selenium (Selenomethionine) — 75 mcg
Essential for endogenous antioxidant enzymes that protect skin cells from aging-related damage.*
Vitamin D3 — 25 mcg
Supports skin cell turnover and barrier integrity—especially important with reduced sun exposure.*
Silica (Bamboo) — 120 mg
Provides structural support for collagen formation across skin, hair, and nails. Silica is required for the hydroxylation of proline and lysine — the step that gives collagen its stability and tensile strength.*
MCTs — 2 g
Not filler. Ensures absorption of fat-soluble actives (carotenoids) even without dietary fat.*
*The clinical studies referenced throughout were conducted on individual ingredients contained in this formula, not on the finished product. 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.