Hypochlorous acid (HOCI) is actually found in our bodies, specifically in our white blood cells to help fight off bacteria and infection. As Dr. Garshick explains, “Hypochlorous acid is made up of ...

For all of the semiconductor industry’s legendary reputation for cleanliness, the actual processes that go into making chips use some of the nastiest stuff imaginable. Silicon oxide is comes from ...

What Is Hypochlorous Acid Spray? Hypochlorous acid spray is a weak acid made from hydrogen, oxygen, and chlorine. It’s been used for a long time as a disinfectant and is said to be 100 times better ...

“Hypochlorous acid is a naturally occurring ingredient in the body with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties,” explains dermatologist Teresa Song, MD. “It is made by our immune ...

Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid (LCFA), a term for fatty acids containing 13 to 21 carbons. Palmitic acid contains 16 carbons. This acid is found in most fats and oils, such as ...

As norovirus surged across the U.S. last winter, the only thing more horrifying than descriptions of the highly contagious illness—violent projectile vomiting!—was learning that nothing seemed to kill ...

No ingredient has a hold on the skincare market quite like hyaluronic acid. These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a product that doesn’t have it in its formulation. But what is hyaluronic acid ...

Glycolic acid sounds like something you’d use in a high school chemistry experiment, which is fitting because we’re about to teach you all about it. There are a bunch of reasons to consider using ...

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