Base Laboratories Hypochlorous Acid Spray Versus e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Spray For Face and Skin
Updated on August 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Base Laboratories Hypochlorous Acid Spray 11 ingredients
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Spray For Face and Skin 3 ingredients
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Base Laboratories Hypochlorous Acid Spray 11 ingredients
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Spray For Face and Skin 3 ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hypochlorous Acid is created from dissolving chlorine in water. It is a weak acid that has antimicrobial properties.
Due to its ability to kill bacteria, it can be used to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions.
Fun fact: Hypochlorous acid naturally exists in our bodies. It is created by white blood cells to protect us from infections and bacteria.
Learn more about Hypochlorous AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Base Laboratories Hypochlorous Acid Spray 11 ingredients
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Spray For Face and Skin 3 ingredients


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Base Laboratories Hypochlorous Acid Spray 11 ingredients
Hypochlorous Acid is a HOLY GRAIL ingredient!
This spray has helped treat both my acne and eczema! The antimicrobial properties of hypochlorous acid are amazing!
There are several different hypochlorous acid sprays on the market (many of which are quite similar) so I personally don’t think you could really go wrong with any of them, however here are a few reasons why this Base Laboratories spray Show more
This is my first Hypocholous Acid product, so I'm not sure if my opinion is based in that particular ingredient or the product as a whole, but I have to admit it has worked wonders on my skin.
I've been using Azelaic Acid products for my rosacea and my acne for a very long time, and honestly, this works even better when it comes to reducing my redness: Results show almost immediately after the Show more
e11ement Hypochlorous Acid Spray For Face and Skin 3 ingredients
I use this instead of a peroxide or alcohol for open cuts, blisters, burns, etc. My esthetician told me to also use it on acne and to refresh my face while camping at a music festival! It never stings which is good. I think it’s better at treating open skin conditions than anything preventative.