The overwhelming impediment to its widespread use has been a lack of shelf stability. HOCl is the most reactive ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species). This means it reacts very easily and will quickly turn back into salt water. HOCl solutions have been used for over 100 years. in the early 1900’s during the World Wars, HOCl solutions were used for disinfecting medical equipment and dressing wounds. However, until recently, HOCl solutions would only remain stable for about 90 minutes before turning back into salt water.

 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is officially one of the viruses that HOCl can takedown. The EPA recently added the ingredient to their official list of disinfectants effective against the coronavirus.

1. It’s the same substance created by your own immune system.
Our bodies create hypochlorous acid to fight infection and promote healing. As our white blood cells respond to pathogens, our immune systems generate HOCl to kill microorganisms and neutralize toxins and inflammation. HOCl is used in veterinary medicine, ophthalmology, and wound care. How cool is that?

2. It’s used in dermatology
Hypochlorous acid’s antimicrobial superpowers are being harnessed by dermatologists for fighting acne and skin infections. They are also using it to soothe and repair skin damaged by chronic skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis.

3. It is designated 100% SkinSafe
The Mayo Clinic designed SkinSafe to help consumers avoid common allergy-causing ingredients across all types of products. Their 100% skin safe designation is reserved for products that exclude the top most common allergens and those that are best for sensitive skin, including KLEOMax in the household cleaning category.

Hypochlorous acid is created with specific concentrations of simple, household ingredients: salt, vinegar and water, which are then electrolyzed (ie an electrical current is used to change the chemical composition of them). Conventional cleaning products commonly contain harsh irritants, like bleach and ammonia, and ingredients that can trigger allergies and asthma, like fragrances.

4. It can help with “maskne” (face mask acne)
As a gentle antimicrobial, hypochlorous acid has gained popularity during the coronavirus pandemic for helping to reduce skin conditions that are exacerbated by mask-wearing. This type of acne (acne mechanica) is found when we have to wear equipment like athletes who wear helmets. To combat what’s been termed “maskne,” dermatologists are using HOCl concentrations to help reduce bacteria that builds upon the skin as a result of trapped sweat and makeup “like a hand sanitizer for your face.”

5. It’s an extra, on-the-go protective measure.
While nothing can replace effective handwashing, hypochlorous acid at the concentration used in Force of Nature is gentle enough to clean your hands. In a pinch or on-the-go, a spray bottle of Force of Nature’s hypochlorous acid solution is a skin-safe solution for cleaning your hands.

hypochlorous acid, an antimicrobial agent (antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal) that is safe for use on all tissues. It is even safe if it is ingested by an animal.

Stabilised Hypochlorous is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare with many 100 times the effectiveness of standard antiseptics while proven to be 100% safe, other antiseptics struggle to achieve the 99.999% efficacy required for a Standard EN13727 test, whereas a good and well-produced HOCl formulation can achieve 99.99999% efficacy on the same test; a 100 fold improvement in efficacy, whilst still remaining nontoxic, non-irritant and skin pH neutral.