During the early days of the COVID pandemic, however, I had learned about a disinfecting agent called hypochlorous acid, or HOCl. My dad, a now retired otolaryngologist, had been wondering whether ...

It’s called hypochlorous acid. And in addition to all of those awesome qualities I just listed, it’s also cheap—plus you can make it at home. So why don’t we use it for, like, everything?

Like a hand sanitiser for your face, hypochlorous acid is being heralded for its skin-soothing and antibacterial properties. Here’s what you need to know… Every now and again, a skincare ...