If you’ve never heard of hypochlorous acid, you soon will. While the ingredient isn’t exactly new, it's been around for almost 200 years. It was French chemist Antoine Jerome Balard (1802-1876) who first discovered HOCL as the infection-fighting compound found naturally in the white blood cells of the human body.
Balard's work would most notably be used thereafter by armies in World Wars I & II for the treatment of injured soldiers for wound cleaning, wound care and to neutralise chemical and fire burns.
Why all the hype?
Well, not only is it an extremely effective skin-care ingredient, delivering a litany of benefits, but it’s also an effective disinfectant that even works against all Virus, Bacterial and Fungus Pathogens including SARS-COV-2, being COVID-19
What Is Hypochlorous Acid? “Hypochlorous acid (HOCL) is a substance naturally created by our white blood cells that acts as the body’s first line of defence against bacteria, irritation, and injury.
It’s commonly used as a disinfectant because of its powerful action against bacteria, fungi and viruses. It is one of the only cleaning agents available that’s non-toxic to humans while still being lethal to most dangerous bacteria and viruses that threaten our health.
The Effectiveness
HOCL works to break down the cells that are creating an infection in the body by destroying the cell membrane and it's DNA, thus halting it's replication or growth process. When used as an application outside of the body to cleanse the skin or to cleanse environment surfaces, pH-Neutral HOCL solution works in much the same way.
So it’s no surprise that this extremely versatile ingredient is being used in a number of different ways.
HOCL has its important place in skin care, but it’s also widely used in healthcare, the food industry and the farming industry as just a few examples.
How Can Hypochlorous Acid Benefit Your Skin? In a two words - A LOT!
The antimicrobial effects of HOCL make it useful for fighting acne and skin infections, eye infections, ear infections and burn wounds. it’s anti-inflammatory properties is soothing, repairs damaged skin and speeds up wound healing.
The HOCL fights the bacteria that causes clogged pores and acne. Moreover, it also enables it to fight the bacteria that causes skin infections, helping prevent them from occurring. Hypochlorous Acid is the secret behind beautiful and healthy looking skin. Give your skin a kiss of Hypochlorous Acid!!
In short, it’s a great option for acne sufferers, as well as those dealing with chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, cold sores, athlete's foot etc. Sensitive skin types should take note, because Hypochlorous Acid is naturally found in your immune system, it is non-irritating and an excellent ingredient for sensitive skin.
HOCL - Skin Rejuvenation
Hypochlorous acid is one of those rare ingredients of the skin-care world that pretty much anyone and everyone can benefit from in some way.
Damaged skin cells are rejuvenated by use of HOCL. Skin cells begin to function normally, resulting in a more tolerant skin, fewer wrinkles, better hydration and younger looking skin.
How Does Hypochlorous Acid Work Against COVID-19?
EPA Registered Hypochlorous Acid is a Covid-19 fighting disinfectant and it will kill Covid virus that has landed on the skin as well as on surfaces in seconds. HOCL is lethal to all pathogens while leaving the skin's protective microbiome of pre- and probiotics totally unharmed. HOCL oxidises (Explodes) the cell wall of all pathogens and destroys them.
All you really need to know is that hypochlorous acid is one skincare and cleaning ingredient definitely worth seeking out during the time of coronavirus.
HYPOCHLOROUS ACID - NATURE'S GREATEST HEALER
Written by Gary Hunt - Soopa Skin International
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