Skincare Girlies, Your Nose Deserves a Routine Too
You have a face mist in your carry-on, a lip balm in every bag, and strong opinions about your cleanser. Your nose, meanwhile, has been on the same commute, in the same cabin air, and at the same dusty outdoor brunch. Read more...
Why Dry Fall Air Affects Your Breathing and Sleep
You wake up with a scratchy throat. Your nose feels tight and stuffy, but blowing it does very little. By afternoon, your lips are dry and you are reaching for another drink. Read more...
Stuffy, Runny, or Dry? Choosing Nasal Care During Cold and Allergy Season
A nose that drips constantly needs a different approach from one that feels dry or physically narrow. Before comparing brands, identify the symptom that is actually bothering you. Read more...
Melatonin, Insomnia, and Nighttime Breathing: Different Problems Need Different Answers
Difficulty falling asleep, waking repeatedly, and waking unrefreshed can look similar from the bedside. They do not necessarily share a cause. Sleep timing, mental arousal, and disrupted breathing can each play a role, sometimes together. Read more...
Nasal Cleansing and Airflow Support: Why They Do Different Jobs
“My nose is blocked” describes a feeling, but it does not identify the cause. Mucus, swollen tissue, and a narrow nasal passage can all make breathing feel more difficult. More than one can be present at the same time. Read more...
HOCl and Cold Season: What Laboratory Research Actually Shows
Hypochlorous acid attracts interest during cold and flu season because of its antimicrobial chemistry. But several different questions are often compressed into one headline: can a solution affect a virus in a laboratory, is it tolerated by nasal tissue, and does using it prevent illness in people? Read more...
HOCl Nasal Spray, Saline, and Decongestants: What Each Does
HOCl Nasal Spray, Saline, and Decongestants: What Each Does
Searching for a nasal spray brings up products with very different jobs. Some add moisture, some wash out mucus, and some contain medicine that targets swelling or allergy symptoms. The... Read more...
Michelle Lovato, Creator of the Nasal Reset
Why I Made Nasal Reset
I have been meditating for the past 19 years. That practice has made me very aware of how it feels to breathe gently and without effort through the nose. When... Read more...
What Is Hypochlorous Acid? The Research Behind HOCl Nasal Care
Hypochlorous acid, or HOCl, is an oxidizing molecule produced by certain immune cells as part of their response to microbes. Researchers have also developed formulated HOCl solutions for cleansing and medical applications. Its chemistry explains the interest; controlled studies tell us what happened in a particular setting. Read more...
Nasal Wellness: Understanding Your Nose and Supporting Easier Breathing
Your nose warms, moistens, and filters incoming air. Mucus traps particles, while microscopic cilia move that mucus toward the back of the nose. Caring for this system starts with understanding what is making breathing uncomfortable: dryness, mucus, swelling, or a physically narrowed passage. Read more...