Guest: Andy Hnilo

THE JOURNEY


I woke up in a hospital bed on the night of March 20th, 2011. I had been struck by a series of large vehicles while crossing a busy street. I had a collapsed lung, seven broken ribs and a severe compound fracture of my jaw, which was broken in five places. Out of desperation to repair my own facial scarring, I began making my own natural skincare products at home.

I recognized that I had the power to choose how this would impact my future and accepted that I would have to pave my own path towards rebuilding both my body and my spirit. I was determined to recover and come back even stronger, attacking my injuries both from the inside and outside.

Our nutrition-first approach amplifies our natural ability to repair and restore. Through meticulous research, I carefully sourced active ingredients that would accelerate my skin's healing process, using myself as my biggest science experiment. I was back on a runway in 8 weeks.

Staying true to my own values, our customers can feel assured that Alitura is committed to using only the cleanest all-natural ingredients in our products. I am proud and excited to share our products with you.

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Summary


In this conversation, Matthew Coffman interviews Andy, the founder of a skincare company. They discuss Andy's background, including his struggles with substance abuse and the creation of his clay mask. Andy opens up about the stress of running a business and feeling misunderstood, leading to his public displays on social media. He shares his journey to sobriety and the transformative power of moving to Sedona. The conversation also touches on Andy's baseball career and his transition to the entertainment industry. In this part of the conversation, Andy Hnilo discusses his journey in the entertainment industry and how failures led him to find his purpose. He emphasizes the importance of discipline and celebration in achieving success. Andy also talks about the challenges of the skincare industry and the need for ingredient integrity. He highlights the benefits of using natural and organic products and the dangers of synthetic ingredients. The conversation also covers the use of different clays in skincare, the benefits of derma rolling, and the popularity of the Gold Serum. Finally, Andy emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and personal experience in skincare. In this conversation, Andy Hnilo discusses the importance of natural ingredients in skincare and the impact of household products on health. He also highlights the benefits of using tallow in skincare and the effectiveness of tallow-based products. The Alitura Night Cream and its ingredients are discussed, along with other Alitura products and future plans. Andy offers additional information and support from Alitura, and the conversation concludes with closing remarks and the possibility of future collaboration.


Takeaways


Struggles with substance abuse can stem from various factors, including stress and feeling misunderstood.
Moving to a new environment can provide a fresh start and a sense of healing.
Openness and vulnerability about personal struggles can lead to personal growth and inspire others.
Finding passion and purpose in a new endeavor can help overcome past challenges and setbacks. Discipline and celebration are important in achieving success.
Ingredient integrity is crucial in skincare products.
Using natural and organic products is beneficial for the skin.
Listening to your body and personal experience is important in skincare.

Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Background
03:16 Andy's Accident and the Creation of the Clay Mask
16:13 Andy's Struggles with Substance Abuse
25:04 The Stress of Running a Business and Feeling Misunderstood
35:17 Moving to Sedona and Finding Healing
43:07 Andy's Baseball Career and Transition to the Entertainment Industry
43:47 Living in the entertainment industry
45:00 Overcoming failures and finding purpose
45:30 Challenges as opportunities for growth
46:43 Being there for others
50:33 Introduction to Alitura products
51:55 Issues with modern skincare products
52:10 Importance of ingredient integrity
54:26 The cost of creating high-quality products
56:37 The importance of transparency and quality
57:24 The impact of fragrance on health
58:08 The artistry and creativity behind product creation
59:39 The importance of listening to people who have been through similar experiences
01:00:23 The benefits of using an ozone generator for laundry
01:01:33 The dangers of fragrance in household products
01:02:56 The importance of understanding what you put on your skin
01:04:05 The impact of fragrances in stores
01:06:01 The benefits of using different types of clays in skincare
01:08:52 The benefits of using a derma roller
01:11:09 The popularity and benefits of the Gold Serum
01:16:09 The use of copper peptides in skincare
01:24:40 The importance of listening to your body and personal experience
01:25:08 The benefits and ingredients of the Pearl Cleanser
01:28:07 The Importance of Natural Ingredients in Skincare
01:31:02 The Impact of Household Products on Health
01:32:27 The Benefits of Using Tallow in Skincare
01:35:22 The Effectiveness of Tallow-based Products
01:38:55 The Alitura Night Cream and its Ingredients
01:41:12 Other Alitura Products and Future Plans
01:44:15 Additional Information and Support from Alitura
01:45:24 Closing Remarks and Future Collaboration


 



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