Andy HniloFounder & CEO of Alitura Naturals

🌿 Healthy skin starts with informed choices.

29 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube monologue, Andy Hnilo raises concerns about the safety of makeup, specifically foundations. He references a study indicating that, on average, women leave their homes carrying over 160 government‑recognized carcinogens across 12 cosmetic products. He points out that many foundations contain dyes, fragrances, and synthetic emulsifiers that do not benefit the skin and may contribute to skin problems. While expressing empathy for people who use makeup to feel confident, he urges viewers to consider cleaner, organic makeup brands as a healthier alternative.

Makeup is one of those things. There's a study that on average women leave the house with over 160 government-recognized carcinogens through 12 products. A lot of dyes and fragrance and synthetic emulsifiers are used in foundations that do not serve the skin. I think that could be a big part of skin issues. I can't imagine what that's like trying to cover something up that makes you feel good before you leave the door. I completely empathize with that, but I think we need to look into some cleaner organic brands.