Location

Oahu, Hawaii, United States

Founded

2014

Price range

$35 – $149

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

37 products

Size range

2–200

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Alitura

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Alitura Naturals is a luxury natural skincare brand founded in 2014 by Andy Hnilo, a former model and athlete who developed the range after a severe accident left him searching for products that could genuinely support skin recovery. Named for the Latin word meaning "feeding and nourishing," Alitura built its reputation on the Clay Mask, a nutrient-dense treatment made with pastured bovine colostrum, rhassoul and bentonite clays, and a blend of nourishing botanicals. Every product is handcrafted in small batches between Sedona, Arizona and Haleiwa, Hawaii, a genuinely artisanal production model that separates Alitura from mass-manufactured prestige skincare. The formulations are 100% natural, with the flagship Gold Serum reaching 95% organic content, and the brand deliberately excludes parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance and petroleum derivatives. Alitura is not a vegan brand and does not claim to be, as several hero products rely on beeswax, marine collagen and colostrum, an honest position that matters to shoppers comparing natural beauty brands on ingredient sourcing. Packaging reflects the same care: products are housed in Miron violet glass, which filters visible light to protect active botanicals from degradation without synthetic preservatives. Within the American beauty market, Alitura occupies a distinctive niche among luxury natural beauty brands, appealing to customers who want potent, minimally processed formulations with traceable ingredients rather than laboratory-engineered complexes. For those researching small-batch beauty, handmade skincare or clean luxury American beauty, Alitura offers a founder-led, transparently made range built around nutrient density, ancestral ingredients and a genuine story of personal recovery that continues to shape every formulation the brand releases.

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USA (Hawaii)

Last reviewed
Oct 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Alitura?
Alitura was founded by Andy Hnilo, a former model who created a healing clay mask after surviving a serious car accident that shattered his jaw.
When was Alitura founded?
Alitura launched in June 2014, after Hnilo spent years testing his homemade clay and vitamin C mask on his own recovering skin.
Is Alitura good quality?
Alitura is valued for its potent, active packed formulas, with customers reporting brighter, firmer skin, though some find the scent quite strong.
Is Alitura cruelty free and vegan?
Alitura does not test on animals, though it is not fully vegan since some products contain beeswax, propolis or honey.
Where is Alitura based?
Alitura is based in Oahu, Hawaii, packaging its formulas in protective Miron glass sourced from the Netherlands.
What is Alitura known for?
Alitura is best known for its Clay Mask, the flagship product born directly from founder Andy Hnilo's own recovery story.

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