The Truth About Skin Healing: What Big Brands Won’t Tell You | Justin Gardner

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As a functional medicine practitioner, I’m always exploring the cutting edge of natural healing – especially when it comes to the body’s own innate ability to repair. That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Justin Gardner, a pioneer in regenerative medicine and founder of Active Skin Repair. In this conversation, we unpack the science behind hypochlorous acid – a naturally occurring molecule your body produces to fight infection – and how it’s being used as a clean, powerful alternative to antibiotics, steroid creams, and chemical-heavy ointments. We also talk about why antibiotic resistance is on the rise, the failures of conventional skincare, and how a single ingredient could completely change the way we think about wound care, post-surgery healing, acne, and inflammation.

Justin Gardner has been a leader in the health and wellness space for over 20 years. With a deep passion for regenerative medicine and holistic healing, he has worked with cutting-edge medical technologies, founded and sold multiple companies, and helped introduce over fifty innovative products into hospitals and doctor’s offices.

His journey took a transformative turn when he discovered Hypochlorous Acid—a naturally occurring molecule with powerful healing properties. Recognizing its potential, he shifted his focus entirely to making this medical-grade, non-toxic solution accessible to the public.

This mission led to the creation of Active Skin Repair, a health-forward company dedicated to revolutionizing skin healing with clean, effective, and science-backed solutions. In an industry filled with outdated and chemical-laden products, Justin’s vision is to empower people with more effective and cleaner alternatives

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• Why most conventional wound care and skin products are outdated – and what’s replacing them
• The surprising dangers of antibiotic overuse and how it contributes to resistance
• What hypochlorous acid is, and why it’s being called “the future of regenerative healing”
• The difference between Active Skin Repair and the antiseptics or ointments you’ve used before
• How this molecule mimics your body’s natural immune response to accelerate healing
• Use cases for Active Skin Repair – from post-surgery healing to acne and beyond
• Why the functional medicine community is paying attention to clean skin innovation
• What parents need to know about safe, non-toxic alternatives to Neosporin and traditional wound care products

Links to things we talked about in this episode: 

• Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and use code WILLCOLE for 20% off!

Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole