Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a gentle, skin-safe molecule that helps keep your skin clear, calm, and balanced. It kills harmful bacteria, reduces inflammation, and supports natural healing — all without drying or irritation.

Because it’s pH-balanced (around 5.5), HOCl works in harmony with your skin’s barrier to maintain a healthy microbiome and prevent future breakouts.

Key benefits:

• Cleanses: Removes dirt, oil, and bacteria without stripping moisture.
• Calms: Soothes redness and irritation from acne, eczema, or flare-ups.
• Heals: Speeds recovery of blemishes, cuts, or post-procedure skin.
• Balances: Helps control shine and odor-causing bacteria while keeping skin soft.

HOCl delivers clinically proven antimicrobial protection with the gentleness of water — safe for all skin types, even sensitive, acne-prone, or post-treatment skin.

Yes — River Refresh hypochlorous acid (HOCl) skincare products are completely safe for sensitive skin. They’re pH-balanced, hypoallergenic, and free from alcohol, fragrance, or harsh preservatives.

Dermatologists often recommend HOCl for eczema, rosacea, and acne-prone skin because it calms irritation, reduces redness, and supports healing without stinging or dryness.

HOCl delivers powerful antimicrobial protection while staying gentle enough for even the most reactive skin types.

Yes — hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is one of the gentlest yet most effective ways to calm and clarify skin prone to acne, redness, or irritation. It kills Cutibacterium acnes (the bacteria linked to breakouts) without stripping or drying, while reducing inflammation and supporting a healthy skin barrier.

Because HOCl is pH-balanced and non-irritating, it’s safe for daily use on the face, back, and chest — helping prevent new blemishes while promoting faster healing of existing ones.

How it helps:

• Antimicrobial: Targets acne-causing bacteria safely and effectively.
• Anti-inflammatory: Calms redness and swelling from active breakouts.
• Barrier-supportive: Protects and restores the skin’s natural microbiome.

For surface or inflammatory acne, HOCl helps clear and soothe. For cystic or hormonal acne, use it as a complement to dermatologist-directed treatments.

Fresh Tip: Keep a small bottle in your gym bag or purse — it’s perfect for stopping sweat-related breakouts before they start.

Disclaimer: HOCl supports healthy skin but isn’t a replacement for professional medical care. If you’re under dermatologic treatment, let your provider know you’re using HOCl so they can integrate it into your plan.

Yes — hypochlorous acid (HOCl) helps calm redness, eczema, and rosacea flare-ups by reducing inflammation and bacteria on the skin. It’s a gentle, pH-balanced, and non-toxic solution that supports sensitive or reactive skin without steroids, alcohol, or fragrance.

HOCl works by neutralizing inflammatory molecules and bacteria that worsen irritation, helping your skin barrier heal naturally and stay balanced.

Key benefits:

• Calms: Soothes redness, itching, and heat from irritation.
• Protects: Supports barrier repair for eczema and rosacea-prone skin.
• Purifies: Removes bacteria that can trigger flare-ups.

Because it’s safe and non-irritating, HOCl can be used daily — even on dry, cracked, or compromised skin. Many users notice fewer flare-ups and faster recovery compared to harsher topical products.

Fresh Tip: Keep your HOCl spray in the refrigerator — the cool mist instantly relieves heat and tightness during flare-ups.

Disclaimer: HOCl provides supportive care for irritated or inflamed skin but isn’t a replacement for professional medical treatment. If symptoms persist, consult your dermatologist.

Use hypochlorous acid (HOCl) as the first step after cleansing to balance pH, kill acne-causing bacteria, and prep your skin for serums or moisturizers.
Let it dry completely before layering other products to avoid ingredient conflicts.

See How to Apply Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) for complete application instructions.

When to use it:

• Morning: After cleansing, before serum or moisturizer.
• Evening: After cleansing again, to calm and support overnight recovery.
• Anytime: Mist throughout the day for a refreshing, bacteria-clearing boost — especially after workouts, travel, or mask wear.

Fresh Tip: For an extra-soothing experience, chill your River Refresh in the refrigerator — the cool mist amplifies its calming effect and extends freshness.

Yes — hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is completely safe for lash extensions and false lashes. It’s oil-free, residue-free, and pH-balanced, so it won’t weaken adhesive or shorten the life of your extensions.

Instead, HOCl helps extend wear by keeping the lash line clean from oil, bacteria, and buildup — the same issues that often cause extensions to loosen or shed early.

It also supports lash health by reducing Demodex mites (tiny lash-dwelling organisms) and calming the skin at the lash base. That means less itching, redness, and lash thinning — especially for long-term extension wearers.

How to use:

• Lightly mist over closed eyes or apply with a clean spoolie or cotton pad.
• Use daily, especially after makeup removal or before sleep.

Fresh Tip: Make HOCl part of your nightly lash routine — clean, calm, and extension-safe freshness that keeps lashes looking their best.

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is gentle enough for the delicate skin around your eyes yet powerful enough to keep lashes and lids clean, calm, and balanced.

It helps remove bacteria, oil, and debris along the lash line — common triggers for redness, irritation, and styes. Regular use supports clear lids, healthy follicles, and comfortable eyes.

HOCl also helps reduce Demodex mite buildup, tiny organisms that can live in lash follicles and cause itching, flaking, and lash thinning. By keeping the lash line clean and pH-balanced, HOCl helps discourage their growth naturally.

Clinically recognized for lid hygiene, eye-care professionals use HOCl to support relief from blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

How to use:

• Close your eyes and mist lightly over lids and lashes, or spray onto a clean cotton pad and gently wipe along the lash line.
• Use once or twice daily, especially if you wear makeup, lash extensions, or contact lenses.

Fresh Tip: A light mist before bed helps calm tired eyes and support overnight recovery.

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) kills 99.9% of germs, bacteria, and viruses within seconds — all without alcohol, harsh chemicals, or sticky residue. It’s a gentle, non-toxic alternative for clean hands that stay soft and hydrated instead of dry or irritated.

Unlike alcohol-based sanitizers that strip moisture and sting cuts, HOCl disinfects through oxidation (not dehydration) — so it kills pathogens effectively while keeping your skin barrier healthy.

Everyday uses:

• Keep a bottle in your purse, car, or kids’ backpack for clean hands anywhere.
• Perfect for sensitive skin or those who can’t tolerate alcohol sanitizers.
• Safe to use around pets, food, and personal items.
  

Fresh Tip: Use after washing or whenever soap and water aren’t available — it sanitizes, hydrates lightly, and leaves zero residue.

River Refresh Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) Hand Cleanser & Body Spray kills 99.9% of germs as effectively as alcohol sanitizers — but without dryness, irritation, or harsh fumes.

Key differences:

• Gentle on skin: HOCl is water-based and pH-balanced, supporting your skin's natural moisture barrier instead of stripping it like alcohol does
• No harsh smell: Unlike alcohol sanitizers, HOCl has no strong odor
• Safe for sensitive skin: Won't cause stinging, cracking, or irritation even with frequent use
• Keeps hands hydrated: Leaves skin soft and healthy, not dry and damaged

When to use each:

• Use HOCl for frequent sanitizing throughout the day when you want germ protection without skin damage
• Alcohol sanitizers work when water isn't available, but come with the trade-off of dry, irritated skin

Yes — River Refresh Hypochlorous Acid Body Spray can be used on underarms, feet, or anywhere odor-causing bacteria form. It neutralizes existing odors but isn’t an antiperspirant, so it doesn’t prevent sweating.

For best results, wipe away sweat before spraying to let the solution contact skin directly. It helps eliminates odor at the source without perfume, aluminum, or harsh chemicals, and it’s gentle enough for everyday all-over use.

If you’re still sweating or particularly odiferous, simply repeat as needed — the spray is safe for frequent application.

Yes — hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is gentle and safe for use on intimate skin, including the vaginal and groin area, bum, and baby bottoms.

It’s naturally pH-balanced (around 5.5) — close to the body’s own acidity — and completely free of alcohol, fragrance, and harsh preservatives.

HOCl soothes irritation from heat, moisture, or friction and helps reduce redness or bumps after shaving or waxing. It also neutralizes odor-causing bacteria without masking scent or disrupting the body’s natural microbiome.

Fresh Tips:

• Spray directly on clean, external skin and let it air-dry.
• Use daily or whenever skin feels irritated, warm, or needs a refresh.
• Safe for adults and babies — gentle enough for diaper care and postpartum hygiene.

Disclaimer: HOCl supports healthy skin and odor control but isn’t intended for internal use or to replace medical care. If irritation or infection persists, consult your healthcare provider.