Hypochlorous Acid is Tiktok’s latest skincare hit: Where to buy it plus Tower 28 SOS spray & why your skin needs it
WHETHER it's the warmer weather or the continued desire for glowing dewy skin, face mists are (still) having a bit of a moment.
Social media is awash with influencers spraying, spritzing, and misting their faces with various skincare sprays - but the real standout is Tower 28 SOS spray.
Powered by hypochlorous acid, a soothing, antimicrobial ingredient, the spray helps tackle redness and irritation.
Hailed as a 'lifesaver' by influencers across TikTok, beauty fans have been impressed by the spray's calming, anti-inflammatory properties, too.
However, what is hypochlorous acid, and why should you be using it?
Here's everything you need to know about Tower 28 SOS spray and all the dupes you should have on your radar.
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What is Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid is a fairly weak acid that has antimicrobial properties.
When applied to the skin, the acid helps tackle inflammation, which can help soothe skin conditions like eczema.
It can also fight bacteria, meaning it assists with healing wounds, calming skin and reducing breakouts.
It initially shot to fame when it was used as a disinfectant during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to its antiviral properties.
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The acid is used in several skincare products, such as the viral Tower 28 SOS spray.
When applied to the face, hypochlorous acid helps calm skin and reduce inflammation.
Can you use hypochlorous acid with vitamin C?
Hypochlorous acid is an oxidant, which helps break down bacteria cells.
On the other hand, vitamin C is an antioxidant, which fights oxidative stress caused by environmental aggressors like the sun.
Therefore, using these ingredients together diminishes their efficacy.
However, this doesn't mean that you can't use both ingredients in your skincare routine.
Rather than using them together, space application out throughout the day - for example, you could apply one ingredient in the morning, and the other before bed.
Where to buy hypochlorous acid spray?
Hypochlorous acid skincare products are available in a variety of formats. From mists to serums and creams, there are several options out there.
However, hypochlorous acid sprays and mists are particularly popular at the moment, thanks to their refreshing, easy application.
Arguably, the most popular hypochlorous acid spray is Tower 28 SOS spray, which can currently only be purchased in the UK from the Revolve website, for £27.
Best hypochlorous acid sprays
Whilst Tower 28 SOS spray is currently the centre of attention (thanks to its soothing, calming results), beauty fans have also found a few dupes - and one cost less than £5.
Tower 28 SOS spray
Tower 28 SOS (Save Our Skin) Facial Spray, £28
Calming, soothing and anti-inflammatory, it's little wonder this facial mist has gone so viral.
Powered by hypochlorous acid, it tackles redness, itchiness and inflammation.
TikTok users love it, and numerous videos have cropped up across the platform hailing it a 'gamechanger.'
It has an instantly cooling, calming effect when applied to the skin, and can be spritzed onto the face, hands and body.
Shoppers have been impressed with the results, with one saying: "Cleared my skin in months!"
Adding: "This product is amazing and has truly helped during my skincare routine! It’s so easy to add to your routine or use when you’re on the go."
It's particularly popular among those who workout regularly, with one saying: "As a young athlete and someone who is active in the gym 4+ days a week, this has saved my skin."
Adding: "I used to always [have] texture on my skin and breakouts when I would come home from the gym on my face and my body but ever since I have used this on a consistent basis I haven’t had one pimple!"
Vital Baby Aquaint Sanitising Water
Vital Baby Aquaint Sanitising Water, £4.99
Don't be fooled into thinking that this is a harsh, stripping hand sanitiser.
Despite the name, this water spray acts as a natural sanitiser (thanks to antiviral hypochlorous acid) without drying or irritating the skin.
The simple formula only contains water and hypochlorous acid, meaning it's gentle enough for delicate baby skin.
The mist can be used across hands, body and face - and beauty fans are calling it a dupe of the viral Tower 28 SOS spray.
Not only does hypochlorous acid fight bacteria, but it also has calming, soothing properties.
When applied to the skin, the mist can help alleviate itchiness, redness and inflammation.
Shoppers agree, with one saying: "I love this spray and have bought it numerous times. It’s a natural product and extremely gentle on my sensitive skin."
Adding: "I use it on absolutely everything; on my face to sanitise or set make-up, cuts/grazes, surfaces in cafes etc, to sanitise hands, all of our toothbrushes, my tweenagers spotty forehead, on my dog’s post-operative stitches…. I could go on."
BRIOTECH Topical Skin Spray
BRIOTECH Topical Skin Spray, £17.50
Watch any TikTok video on the viral Tower 28 SOS spray, and you'll notice that the comments are full of people raving out BRIOTECH.
Hailed across social media as a Tower 28 dupe, this face mist promises similar results.
Supercharged with hypochlorous acid, which soothes and calms inflamed skin, the mist can be used on sunburn, redness and itchy skin.
Hypochlorous acid is naturally antibacterial, meaning that spray can also be used on new piercings and blemishes.
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Shoppers are stocking up, and one says: "My eyelid’s developed very dry, red, inflamed flaky skin and similar but less severe around my face... [This mist] really helped with the healing, and it was more comfortable after a day or so of using it."
Another adds: "After using it for a few days, I’ve definitely noticed a slight difference in my skin. It’s smoother and not as much redness."
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