Everything You Need To Know About Hypochlorous Acid For Skin

Yes, you may find the ingredient Hypochlorous Acid in your cleaning products, but no, that doesn’t mean you can't use it in your skincare regime, too! (Provided you stick to products designed for your skin, of course!) This bacteria-busting skincare ingredient has been cropping up in many trending products, but what is it that makes it such a hot topic, and how can you benefit from it?

Hypochlorous Acid, or commonly known in scientific terms as HOCl, is the perfect addition to your skincare routine if you are looking for a natural skincare ingredient that will soothe, calm, and protect your skin. With a gentle complex, it can be used on even the most sensitive of skin types, providing you with the most effective results without irritation.

What is Hypochlorous Acid?

Hypochlorous Acid can naturally be found in your body - it’s made up of white blood cells that help to fight off pathogens. This natural disinfectant, when topically used, can be a powerful skincare ingredient for fighting acne-causing bacteria and healing disruption to your natural skin barrier.

Why should you use Hypochlorous Acid in your skincare?

With its natural properties, this can be a superhero ingredient to all skin types - particularly inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. As it soothes and calms redness and inflammation on your skin, you'll be left with a more even complexion, with any irritation significantly reduced.

As a microbial agent, Hypochlorous Acid skincare products will be your best friend for healing wounds, and purifying and cleansing your skin. With its antibacterial complex, using this in your skincare routine will help to keep those germs at bay, leaving your skin cleansed, refreshed, and clear.

How do you use Hypochlorous Acid?

You'll find Hypochlorous Acid mostly in liquid products, which makes it perfect for quick application to reap the disinfecting and purifying benefits. For the banishing of acne-causing bacteria, you can apply your product over your skin after cleansing, following your usual skincare regime. If you're treating a specific area of acne, apply your Hypochlorous Acid skin spray directly to the blemish, and watch it work its magic. The soothing formula both calms the inflammation and will significantly reduce the size of your blemish - helping you to feel more comfortable and more confident in your skin again in no time.

How can Hypochlorous Acid benefit your skin?

Anti-Microbial
Just like Hypochlorous Acid's function in your body, using it on your skin will tackle the bacteria and microorganisms that can cause acne, blemishes, and clogged pores. Applying all over your skin will purify and cleanse your skin, preventing this bacteria from causing skin texture and and uneven complexion.

Wound Healing
With its disinfecting properties, Hypochlorous Acid is the perfect treatment to apply onto open wounds, including acne - we're looking at you, pimple poppers! Side note: We know it's so tempting, but leaving those pimples well alone is the best way to deal with them. If you're dealing with bothersome or painful acne that's damaging your self-esteem, then contact our skin experts for tailored advice on the best products for you.

Applying Hypochlorous Acid directly to a wound will clean away dirt and bacteria, reducing the risk of any infection and promoting a faster healing process.

Anti-Inflammatory
Inflammation on your skin may be caused by sensitive skin or inflammatory skin conditions including, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis. This powerful addition to your skincare regime will improve and calm down redness, swelling, and irritation. With a gentle but effective complex, this is the perfect natural skincare ingredient for sensitive skin, and you won't have to introduce it to your routine gradually like other acids, either.

Acne Treatment
Applying a Hypochlorous Acid skincare product directly onto acne or blemishes can significantly reduce the swelling. With both the anti-bacterial and soothing properties, this is the perfect treatment for your acne-prone skin, but not harsh or drying.

Hydration
This gentle natural skincare ingredient is beneficial for various skin types thanks to its non-irritating properties. It's also perfect for maintaining hydration in your skin, leaving you with a plumper and more nourished complexion.

Our Top Hypochlorous Acid Skincare Product

ISOSKIN Hypochlorus Spray

Ultra soothing and protecting, this ISOSKIN Hypochlorus Spray is powered by hypochlorous technology, the powerful formula protecting your skin from pollutants and impurities whilst preventing breakouts by banishing acne-causing bacteria and promoting fast recovery.

Calming redness, irritation, and inflammation, this ISOSKIN Hypochlrus Spray is perfect for prepping your skin for your complete skincare routine, effectively removing congestion, providing instant hydration, and fortifying your skin barrier to reveal a calm, clear complexion.

Hypochlorous Acid uniquely oxidises and provides the ultimate anti-microbial protection your skin needs. Say goodbye to redness and swelling as even the most sensitive of skin will be calmed and soothed with this super gentle Hypochlorous Acid complex.

A true bathroom cabinet essential and handy to have on the go, stock up today and discover the gentle healing power of Hypochlorous Acid.

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