Hypochlorous Acid for Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis)
A "molecule your own immune cells make," now bottled. Kills surface bacteria without nuking the barrier, calms itch and redness in eczema, and gives compromised or post-procedure skin a clean reset, gentle enough to spray around eyes.
Why it works for Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis)
Knocks back bacteria and fungi at the low strengths used in skincare (about 0.01-0.05%) without harming your skin barrier. It is a handy spray to reset your skin after a workout, after shaving, or before your routine if you are prone to fungal acne. It is not a replacement for an antifungal like ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione, but it is a gentle add-on that does not feed the yeast.
How Hypochlorous Acid works
Endogenous oxidant produced by neutrophil myeloperoxidase; at cosmetic concentrations (~0.01-0.05%) it is broadly antimicrobial yet non-cytotoxic, inhibits NF-κB-driven inflammatory genes (Ptgs2, Il19, Tlr4), and blunts itch signaling in atopic models.
Evidence
2 citations from our ingredient database. Full citation list on the Hypochlorous Acid ingredient page.
Products with Hypochlorous Acid in our catalog
These are the catalog products that list Hypochlorous Acid as a tracked ingredient.