Next-Level Skin Care: Sun Screen Scams, Anti-Aging & Topical Superfoods w/ Alitura's Andy Hnilo #479

If you are interested in learning about how to care for your largest organ with the best topical nutrients on earth, you're going to love this episode. Today’s guest, Andy Hnilo, is the founder of my favorite skincare company, Alitura. Andy brought himself back from a near-fatal accident, using natural healing, supplements, herbs, and biohacking technology.  He eliminated terrible facial scarring from the injuries he sustained in his accident, and as a result ended up formulating some of the most pure and potent skincare products in the world. His homemade formulas worked so well that he decided to start his company, Alitura, based on recipes he created, and perfected for himself. This cat has been through a lot in life and he has emerged as a victor. We discuss Andy's recent and quite public bout with addiction and the power of prayer and his ongoing sobriety journey. Then, we get into the skincare deep dive and the horrific car accident that motivated Andy to develop healing products in the first place.  We also talk about the incredible trend of bros getting into skincare, causes and treatments for acne, toxic skincare products and ingredients to watch out for, and why you should avoid harsh cleansers. We talk about hormones and how they relate to the skin, sun protection and the problem with seed oils, the best foods for skin health, the benefits of red light therapy, and so much more. By the end of this chat, it’s quite likely that you'll want to take Alitura for a spin on your skin. If that's you, use the code LIFESTYLIST for 20% off at lukestorey.com/alitura. All right, let's all take a seat and get ready for a masterclass on natural skincare with Andy Hnilo.  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:02:42 — Harnessing the Power of Spirituality in Recovery • How Andy came to live in Sedona and know its powerful energetics • Andy’s struggle with alcohol addiction • Luke’s own recovery journey • What it was like to spiral publicly into addiction • The power of prayer in recovering from addiction • How exploring ancient civilizations and other cultures is inspiring Andy now • Experimenting with plant medicine to heal deep rooted trauma 00:44:35 — Healing Acne, Effective Sun Protection & the Birth of Alitura • What Andy went through when he was in a gnarly car accident 2011 • Using traditional Chinese medicine to heal his injuries: The impetus of creating Alitura • Sourcing unique, powerful ingredients in Alitura’s skin care products • Use code LIFESTYLIST for 20% off at lukestorey.com/alitura • Things we put in our bodies that we probably don't want in our bloodstream • Sun protection myths and tips • Root causes and catalysts for healing acne • The most exotic or weird skin ingredient Andy’s found • Benefits of derma rolling 01:12:10 — Skin Superfoods & Longevity Tips: Exploring Alitura’s Ingredients • Benefits of putting colostrum on the skin  • Why you should use propolis and bee products on the skin  • Longevity Power: longevitypower.com/lukestorey <p...