How to Use hypochlorous acid in a Sentence

hypochlorous acid

noun
  • It's known as hypochlorous acid, and it's found in our bodies.
    — Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Here’s what to know about hypochlorous acid, its benefits, and how and when to use it.
    — Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
  • But contrary to the TikTok hype, hypochlorous acid is not a cure-all.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026
  • Here’s how hypochlorous acid can help prevent acne in the summer—and beyond.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 June 2024
  • Mixing bleach and water produces hypochlorous acid, which can react with the dirt and debris on your floor or counter.
    — Emily Anthes, Scientific American, 1 June 2020
  • This spray contains hypochlorous acid and Bora Bora sea salt.
    — Myranda Mondry, Allure, 4 July 2024
  • The pH level dictates how much chlorine turns into hypochlorous acid in the water.
    — Danielle Beurteaux, Popular Mechanics, 18 May 2018
  • Influencers are also hailing hypochlorous acid as a cure-all for acne, eczema, rosacea, and razor bumps.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 June 2025
  • This hypochlorous acid spray is pretty much the only remedy—a few spritzes after a flight or during a long travel day revive my decrepit skin.
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • The same is true for hypochlorous acid sprays, which are anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
  • One popular way to cleanse the skin clean in the air is by using an antimicrobial spray, like sensitive skin-friendly hypochlorous acid spray.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
  • When dissolved in water, chlorine releases free-available chlorine, also known as hypochlorous acid.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 29 Apr. 2023
  • When dissolved in water, chlorine releases free-available chlorine, also known as hypochlorous acid.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2020
  • Using hypochlorous acid, keeping this spray in your purse for on-the-go spritzing is an easy way to keep away bacteria that accumulates on your face throughout the day.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Some people are swearing by using disinfectant spray containing hypochlorous acid.
    — Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • These products can address wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and volume loss in a way hypochlorous acid simply can’t.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026
  • The main ingredient in household bleach is sodium hypochlorite, which reacts with water to form hypochlorous acid, which breaks down organic matter.
    — Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Not to be confused with sodium hypochlorite in household bleach, hypochlorous acid is a weak acid that can be safely used on the skin and that destroys an array of harmful microbes by attacking cell walls.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025
  • With no harsh active ingredients, hypochlorous acid is even gentle enough to apply post-laser treatments or chemical peels to speed up healing and soothe irritation.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 June 2026
  • Almost anyone dealing with skin inflammation can benefit from hypochlorous acid, says Hooper.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 June 2025
  • But as celebrity facialist Sofie Pavitt reminded me during a facial, hypochlorous acid only cleanses.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
  • The spray's star ingredient is hypochlorous acid, which the body naturally produces to protect against bacteria and inflammation.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2023
  • Sonoma continues to focus on marketing its hypochlorous acid products to a broader customer base and highlights its dependence on a few large customers for a significant portion of its sales.
    — Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • TikTok user Kilee Kearns revealing Tower 28’s hypochlorous acid spray.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022
  • How to use hypochlorous acid Apply HOCl after cleansing your skin but before serums or moisturizers, Garshick says.
    — Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Based on all the expert endorsements and many users’ glowing recommendations, this hypochlorous acid spray seems more of a beauty arsenal essential for those with sensitive skin than a social media fad.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022
  • However, in comparison to the facial spray, the serum contains a higher concentration of antibacterial hypochlorous acid.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 May 2022
  • The bottle is charged for six minutes to electrolyze it, creating a solution that looks like water but is a mix of hypochlorous acid (a powerful disinfectant) and sodium hydroxide (which works as a detergent and cuts through grease).
    — Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2019
  • Retailing for just $12, the Tower 28 facial spray is a pH-balancing hypochlorous acid toner that soothes sunburn and supports the skin barrier.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE.com, 26 July 2022
  • While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026

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