Minimalist HOCL Skin Relief Spray Versus Solved Labs SOS Hypochlorous Acid Facial Toner
Updated on October 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe toners. 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Minimalist HOCL Skin Relief Spray 3 ingredients
Solved Labs SOS Hypochlorous Acid Facial Toner 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Minimalist HOCL Skin Relief Spray 3 ingredients
Solved Labs SOS Hypochlorous Acid Facial Toner 23 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Trehalose
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPullulan
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingUrea
Buffering
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Algin
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hypochlorous Acid, Trehalose, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Urea, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Algin
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!
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