Hypochlorous Acid: The Science-Backed Ingredient Your Skin Will Love

Hypochlorous Acid: The Science-Backed Ingredient Your Skin Will Love

The History of Hypochlorous Acid

From Battlefield to Modern Skincare

While Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) may sound harsh, it's actually a mild, naturally occurring acid produced by white blood cells with soothing, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. While it is gaining popularity in modern skincare, its use dates back to World War I as a wound disinfectant and and was later FDA-approved for medical applications such as wound care and the treatment of infections.

 

Optimising your Routine with Hypochlorous Acid

How does Hypochlorous Acid work?

In skincare, hypochlorous acid acts as a gentle yet effective cleanser that helps maintain the skin’s natural balance and promote healthy skin barrier function.

  • Antibacterial & Antimicrobial Properties: Targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces bacterial bioburden on the skin
  • Anti-inflammatory Properties: Helps calm redness, irritation, and sensitivity
  • Wound-healing Properties: Supports skin repair and recovery

Hypochlorous Acid in Senzo's Daily Clarifying Mist

Our Daily Clarifying Mist is powered by Hypochlorous Acid at an optimal concentration and pH range, formulated with a hydrating and soothing blend to support skin recovery - making it the perfect addition to your daily skincare routine for clearer and calmer skin.


Applications of Hypochlorous Acid

For Rosacea & Sensitive Skin

  • Calms Redness and Irritation: Studies show HOCl can significantly reduce redness, puffiness, and irritation, providing a calming effect to sensitive and inflamed skin.
  • Supports Skin Barrier Repair: HOCl promotes an optimal environment for skin healing and repair, strengthening your skin’s natural defenses.

For Acne

  • Fights Breakouts Gently: Research indicates that HOCl is effective in reducing breakouts by improving the skin’s overall environment. Unlike stronger acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide, which can be harsh on the skin, HOCl provides a gentler approach with equivalent effectiveness.
  • Clinically Supported: A study comparing HOCl with benzoyl peroxide in acne management found that both treatments demonstrated comparable effectiveness in reducing facial inflammatory lesions.

For Eczema

  • Reduces Itching & Inflammation: HOCl’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce itchiness, irritation, and flare-ups commonly associated with eczema.
  • Restores Moisture Balance: By creating an optimal environment for skin repair, it supports skin healing and makes it a valuable addition to eczema care.

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References:

1. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, July 2020, pp. 385-414.

2. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, "Hypochlorous Acid: Blast from the Past," October 2024.

3. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, April 2009, pp. 289-292.

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