Hypochlorous Acid
Hypochlorous Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum agent. It is used in 134 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,170 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | HYPOCHLOROUS ACID |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, OXIDISING |
| CAS number | 7790-92-3 |
| EC number | 232-232-5 |
| Prevalence | 134 products (0.14% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,170 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Toners 53%Body Treatments 18.7%Facial Treatments 8.2%Face Cleansers 6%Serums 3.7%Essences 2.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Hypochlorous Acid do in skincare?
- Hypochlorous Acid functions as an antimicrobial, anti-sebum agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Hypochlorous Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (53% of its uses).
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