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664. Hypochlorous Acid: The Non-Toxic Healing Breakthrough Big Pharma Ignored W/ Justin Gardner

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Apr 28, 2026
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Justin Gardner
Justin Gardner, founder of Active Skin Repair and two-decade regenerative medicine entrepreneur, explains stabilized hypochlorous acid as a fast, non-toxic topical antimicrobial. He covers how it mirrors the body’s own healing chemistry. Short takes include its uses for wounds, sunburns, pets and babies; why many products fail; and formulation, testing, and post-surgery applications.
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ADVICE

Use Hypochlorous As First Line Wound Care

  • Use hypochlorous acid as a first-line topical antimicrobial because it kills 99.9% of bacteria rapidly without toxicity.
  • Gardner says it works within 15 seconds and doesn't impede growth factors, so wounds heal faster and scar less.
ANECDOTE

Millions Use HOCl For Sunburns Bug Bites And Acne

  • Justin reports millions of consumer uses with common everyday wins: sunburn relief, bug bites, and post-workout acne prevention.
  • He describes users spraying faces post-workout to avoid breakouts and using it for mild sun inflammation.
INSIGHT

Most Cosmetic HOCl Products Lack Active Potency

  • Medical-grade hypochlorous must meet strict pH and potency specs to be effective; many cosmetic products fail those tests.
  • Justin says efficacy requires pH around 5–7 and proper parts-per-million stabilization in specialized packaging.
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