The Truth About Clean Skincare with Andy Hnilo of Alitura Naturals l The Skin Ingredients to Avoid & What You Need to Know About Vitamin C, Retinol, and Copper Pept*des
What happens when a near-fatal accident inspires a completely new approach to skincare? After being run over by two SUVs and suffering devastating injuries, former model and actor Andy Hnilo took his healing into his own hands, creating what would become Alitura Naturals, a luxury, non-toxic skincare brand trusted by more than 115,000 customers. In this episode, Andy shares the story behind his original nutrient-packed Clay Mask and reveals the ingredients and skincare secrets that actually make a difference, from colostrum and copper peptides to vitamin C and retinol. We dive into the hidden toxins lurking in conventional skincare, whether preservatives and fragrances are doing more harm than good, and how to build an effective routine without a 12-step regimen or a cabinet full of products. Plus, Andy challenges everything you thought you knew about anti-aging, SPF, and what it really takes to achieve healthy, radiant skin by feeding it nutrients rather than toxins!
Andy Hnilo is the founder and CEO of Alitura Naturals, a luxury, non-toxic skincare brand based in Sedona, Arizona. A former model and actor, Andy was run over by two SUVs in a near-fatal accident in Los Angeles in 2011, leaving him with a collapsed lung, seven broken ribs and a jaw broken in five places. Determined to repair the scarring on his face without the chemicals found in conventional products, he started formulating his own nutrient-dense skincare in his kitchen, beginning with what is now the Alitura Clay Mask. Today Alitura is trusted by more than 115,000 health-conscious customers and was named Best Natural Skincare Brand 2026 by Beauty Shortlist. Our Night Cream had also just won Best Luxury Moisturizer by Men's Health! Andy's philosophy is simple: feed your skin nutrients, not toxins.
SHOW NOTES:
0:38 Welcome to the podcast!
2:59 About Andy Hnilo
3:54 Welcome Andy to the show!
5:29 His first clay mask
6:35 Andy’s car accident
8:25 Exploring new healing ingredients
9:49 The best colostrum
10:58 Derma-rolling
12:40 Fragrance-free
14:40 Are we missing the root-cause of skin issues?
16:30 The OG’s of clean skincare
20:48 The right number of steps in a skincare routine
22:23 *Drift Peptides*
23:38 The truth about vitamin C
28:25 His ideal skin routine
33:23 Copper peptides & Retinol
37:52 Glycerin
41:32 Preservatives in skincare
44:50 Alitura shampoo & conditioner
45:14 Alitura eye cream
48:11 Can you achieve anti-aging without chemicals?
52:10 To use or not use SPF
56:09 Where to learn more
57:51 His final piece of advice
RESOURCES:
Website: Alitura.com - Save 20% with code: BIOHACKERBABES
Instagram: @andyhnilo
Instagram: AlituraNaturals
Drift Peptides - code: RENEE15
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