Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark The Cheap Hack To Transform Your Skin | Active Skin Repair's Justin Gardner
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Mar 24, 2026 
Justin Gardner, founder of Active Skin Repair and med-device veteran who brought hospital-grade hypochlorous acid to consumers. He explains why old antibiotic ointments and petroleum are outdated. He shares how hypochlorous works, real-world uses from sunburns to diaper rash, formulation and stability pitfalls, pediatric safety, and upcoming EWG-verified sunscreen and hydration products.
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Body's Own Antimicrobial Is A Topical Treatment
- Hypochlorous acid is the exact molecule white blood cells produce to fight infection and reduce inflammation.
- Justin Gardner explains Active Skin Repair replicates this innate immune molecule to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi without synthetic antibiotics.
Surfer Origin Story For The Product
- Justin started using hypochlorous regularly after bringing samples on surf trips to prevent reef-related staph infections.
- He and pro surfers adopted it for cuts, and it also reduced inflammation from sunburns and bug bites.
Check pH And Parts Per Million Before You Buy
- Buy stabilized hypochlorous formulations kept at ~5–7 pH and tested for parts per million to ensure efficacy.
- Justin warns many cosmetic sprays lack stability or active hypochlorous and can become irritating if pH drops below 5.