Andy HniloFounder & CEO of Alitura Naturals

✨ Beautiful skin isn't built by skincare alone.

17 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In a brief interview, Andy Hnilo identifies three major, often overlooked contributors to poor skin health: (1) laundry detergents and other cleaning products that come into contact with skin via bedding, especially pillow detergents; (2) cosmetics that contain dyes, fragrances, and synthetic emulsifiers which can irritate or block the skin; and (3) contaminants in shower water such as heavy metals, fluoride, and chlorine. He expands the discussion to include synthetic fibers like polyester in underwear and socks, and the impact of herbicides and pesticides on non‑organic produce, noting that these factors can deplete nutrient density and further stress the skin. Andy recommends checking product ingredient lists, switching to organic or cleaner‑brand cosmetics, installing a shower filter, wearing 100 % cotton undergarments, and choosing organic fruits and vegetables to protect the skin’s “detoxifying organ.”

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What are the 3 things actually that are like most harmful to our skin health?
Laundry detergents. You're sleeping. What's that detergent you're using on the pillow? I would look into the ingredients on the products that we're using. Makeup is one of those things. A lot of dyes, fragrance, synthetic emulsifiers are used in foundations that do not serve the skin. We need to look into some cleaner organic brands. A shower filter. The heavy metals, the fluoride, chlorine. Switching to 100% cotton underwear, socks. Socks especially. I feel a lot better than the polyester. Staying away from those petrochemicals, dyes, synthetic fibers on your largest, most porous detoxifying organ, our skin, is extremely important. Paying attention to the foods that we eat, the harsh herbicides and pesticides used in non-organic fruits and vegetables. Over time, that's something that could be damaging, kind of depletes a little bit of the nutrient density of those fruits and vegetables.