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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucy Smith

This £14 antimicrobial spray keeps my skin clear through heatwaves and gym sessions

The soothing spray costs less than £15 - (Lucy Smith/The Independent)

A hypochlorous acid might sound like something you’d only encounter in a science lab, but in the world of beauty it’s become everything from a gym bag essential to a sensitive skin saviour. For me, Isoclean’s iteration of the spray is the cream of the crop.

Naturally produced by the body as part of its immune response, hypochlorous acid is often used in clinical settings in place of traditional antiseptics. This is largely because it helps to keep skin hygienic after facial treatments and minor procedures, where maintaining a calm, non-irritated barrier is key. However, in a non-professional setting, it’s typically used as a lightweight mist to calm, clarify and freshen the skin.

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