ACNE isn’t always limited to the face – it can sometimes take over the body, including the back and chest.
A woman revealed her secret to clearing her skin using a $12 drugstore product.
Editor Etaksmash spoke about her acne-fighting must-have in a comment on the social media platform.
She said that after using the spray product, her skin changed from blotchy to clear.
The skincare addict is a huge fan who keeps a bottle in her car.
She also recommends the spray to her friends, calling it her “Holy Grail.”
WHAT IS IT?
She uses a powerful anti-acne spray, which is available at Walgreens.
It’s called hypochlorous acid spray and is typically used as an antimicrobial for various skin conditions.
O Cleaning spray it is sold at Walgreens for $11.99.
“Spray it on your back morning and night and let it dry before applying any lotion,” she said.
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“I spray it on my face, chest and back every day and my skin feels very clean.
“[I] I also keep a bottle in my car and spray it on my face after a sweaty workout.
“I discovered this a few years ago [of] months ago and it’s my Holy Grail and I tell all my friends about it.”
HOW IT WORKS?
According to a studyHypochlorous acid is effective in healing wounds, which may be why it is so effective in treating acne.
Several other Redditors commented on the spray’s potency.
“Hypochlorous acid is also a spray that fights bacteria,” wrote one.
“You can apply this during the day.
“I would recommend applying it if you are sweating, like after the gym.
“[Doing] This will stop bacteria from feeding on your sweat and multiplying.”
“Hypochlorous acid has a very clean smell but disappears quickly as it dries, don’t worry,” added another.
According to The Cleveland Clinicthe ingredient is effective in combating acne-causing bacteria.
It can also prevent acne scars by promoting wound healing and preventing skin damage.
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