Hypochlorous Acid - The Science

What Is Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)?

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a biomimetic skincare ingredient that your body naturally produces as part of its immune defence system. It’s created by white blood cells to help control harmful bacteria, calm inflammation, and support the skin’s natural balance.

Because HOCl is skin-native, it’s something your skin instinctively recognises on contact. When used in skincare, it works with your skin - not against it - making it especially well suited for sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin.

How Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) It Works

When applied topically, HOCl supports the skin’s natural healing, cleansing and balancing functions. It helps to:

  • Refresh and rebalance skin exposed to daily stressors like sweat and bacteria
  • Calm the look of redness and irritation caused by environmental factors
  • Maintain a healthy surface environment on both skin and scalp

Because HOCl is gentle, non-stripping, and biomimetic, it’s suitable for daily use and can be layered easily into any skincare routine.

    RESET+ by COMBAT CARE - A Dermatologist-friendly, pH-balanced formulation that supports a healthy skin and scalp environment.

    RESET+ uses a high purity, pH-balanced form of hypochlorous acid, expertly produced by a global leader in safe, stable HOCl technology. It’s formulated without alcohol, fragrance, parabens or harsh preservatives, making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

    RESET+ is classified and registered as a cosmetic product in accordance with EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009. It has undergone full cosmetic safety assessment and is manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

    RESET+ is unscented and packaged in a black bottle - this is intentional to protect the purity, quality, stability, and shelf-life of our product, allowing for optimum performance. The clean, chlorine-like scent is a natural indicator of high-purity hypochlorous acid at peak effectiveness.

    RESET+ is a cosmetic product formulated to cleanse and refresh the skin. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or infection.