Here's Why Everyone is Obsessed With Hypochlorous Acid, The New Beauty Must-Have
Refresh your skin this season with the antimicrobial skincare ingredient taking over social media.
While hypochlorous acid is most commonly found in potent household cleaners, the innovative beauty brands leading today's markets have found overwhelming success in the dilation, bottling, and gentle spritzing of the acid. Chances are, by now you've seen your favorite influencers misting their faces with one trendy product or another—although by far, Tower28's SOS Spray is the most popular pick—but unlike the constant wave of unnecessary, but viral products TikTok tends to promote, hypochlorous acid sprays are the perfect product to add into your summer skincare routine.
"Hypochlorous acid is a substance that our bodies naturally produce within our white blood cells, it works to kill bacteria and irritants that are harmful to us," said Dr. Jaimie DeRosa in an interview with Allure.
Renowned for its germ-killing power and easy, non-irritable application, hypochlorous acid treatments have emerged as must-haves for summer use as the perfect combatant for sweat, bacteria, and sunscreen residue.
Many hypochlorous acid treatments are formulated into easy-to-apply sprays, making them an incredibly convenient skincare product. Sprays should be applied after cleansing your skin, in the morning or evening, in order to create the perfect base layer for the rest of your skincare products. However, as more and more hypochlorous acid treatments join the market, beauty and skincare lovers have noticed that the acid is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in cleansers, which combine two steps in one, and can be an ideal option for those looking for a less potent way to utilize hypochlorous acid.
Because many hypochlorous acid treatments are ultra-simple in their formulation, typically with just a few ingredients, they can often be optimal for those with ultra-sensitive skin. Hypochlorous acid sprays are often also used as eczema treatments, as the main ingredient itself as well as the sea salt that finds its way into many of the ingredient lists helps to stop itching and irritation.
Ahead of more steamy summer days and trips to the gym, the beach, or long stints spent outside, add hypochlorous acid to your skincare routine with these foolproof products.
For those with sensitive skin, this hypochlorous acid spray by Curativa Bay is your best bet to hop on the trend. Formulated without any traces of fragrance, this treatment will help to cleanse your skin, keep breakouts at bay, and tone your skin.
Curativa Bay Advanced Hypochlorous Acid Spray, US$29
Utilising the purifying power of hypochlorous acid in tandem with hydrating, revitalizing essences that balance the skin, no matter what skin type you have. Soothing, refreshing, and undeniably convenient, this is the perfect product to keep on you whether you're on the go or completing your full skincare routine at night.
Enhanse Super Clean Face And Skin Cleanser, US$28
Formulated with a strong, ultra-effective concentration of hypochlorous acid, the uses of this product goes beyond merely killing bacteria on your face. Whether you apply this spray to your sunburns or bug bites from a weekend spent in upstate New York, you'll find that your skin ailments, redness, and irritation are nearly immediately soothed. Free of irritating fragrance, drying alcohol, and inflammatory oil, this hypochlorous acid spray is the ultimate pick for all-purpose use.
Magic Molecule The Solution, US$32
This calming, purifying hypochlorous acid spray offers relief from rosacea, breakouts, and uneven skin texture. With prominent ingredients like electrolyzed water and soothing mineral concentrate that cleanse and hydrate alongside breaking down bacteria, this product will quickly become a staple in your everyday routine.
Prequel Hypochlorous Acid Spray, US$17
Created specifically for use as the first layer in any solid skincare routine, this hypochlorous acid spray purifies the skin's base of any lingering bacteria or ailment and seals in moisture while balancing the pH of your skin.
S'Eau Prima Foundational Face Mist, US$48
The holy grail of countless famous facial routines across the Internet, the Tower28 SOS spray has emerged as the most popular hypochlorous acid spray in the beauty industry to date. Calming, decontaminating, undeniably effective, and quick-to-apply, it's no secret why this accessible product has become a staple for thousands of beauty lovers across the world.
Tower28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray With Hypochlorous Acid, US$28
If you've noticed your skin barrier is bordering on damaged, opt for this hypochlorous acid spray from Undefined. Gentle, effective, and renewing, this mist is the answer to all of your skin concerns, as it calms inflammation, soothes breakouts and redness, improves skin texture, and boosts hydration for the ultimate glowy look.
Undefined R&R Repair Mist, US$18
