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.
If you already understand the appeal of a simple cleansing routine after a long day, the thinking behind NasalAid’s hypochlorous acid nasal spray will feel familiar.
Your nose has been outside all day, too
Air carries more than oxygen. Dust, pollen and airborne particles can enter your nose as you breathe. Some particle pollution can irritate the nose and throat, according to the EPA.
Your nose already has a clever housekeeping system: mucus traps particles, and tiny moving structures called cilia help carry that mucus along. MedlinePlus explains the process here.
That is the connection to skincare: paying attention to a surface that meets the outside world every day. Nasal care can have a place beside brushing your teeth and washing your face, using products made for that part of your body.
The ingredient your skincare shelf already knows
HOCl stands for hypochlorous acid, a molecule your immune cells also produce as part of their defense system. In appropriately formulated skincare products, it is used for its antimicrobial properties and gentle cleansing appeal. It is the ingredient behind many of those facial mists tucked into gym bags and travel pouches. Cleveland Clinic explains its skincare uses.
NasalAid brings HOCl into a product intended for nasal cleansing. Our 20 mL nasal spray contains 200 ppm (0.02%) hypochlorous acid and water and is designed to cleanse and refresh the nasal passages as part of the Nasal Reset routine.
The shared ingredient is the skincare connection. The formulation and where you use it still matter: keep facial mists on the face and use only a product labeled for nasal use inside the nose.
The airplane connection is real—and mostly about the air
If your in-flight routine includes a facial mist and a heroic amount of lip balm, you already know cabin air can feel dry. The CDC reports cabin humidity is typically just 10–20%, which can dry the upper airway’s mucous membranes as well as the eyes.
So when you think about comfort on a travel day, remember your nose alongside your skin. Pack your nasal-care product in its original container and use it according to its own directions. An HOCl mist is not a protective shield against catching something on a flight, and spraying your face does not cleanse inside your nose.
A little science, because we read past the ingredient list
HOCl has been studied in nasal care, including nasal irrigation for allergy symptoms. In one randomized trial, both HOCl and saline groups improved, with no significant symptom advantage for HOCl. Those results concern the formulations and irrigation methods studied; they do not establish that NasalAid prevents infections or outperforms saline. Read the study.
Also, a small mist and a large-volume nasal rinse deliver very different amounts of liquid. Think of our spray as a targeted cleansing step, rather than assuming it washes every inhaled particle out of the sinuses. HOCl’s antimicrobial chemistry is not a claim that it neutralizes every pollutant.
Your evening reset, with one overlooked detail included
Wash your face. Brush your teeth. Give your nasal-care routine a spot on the counter.
The Nasal Reset Kit pairs the HOCl nasal spray with our reusable, adjustable nasal dilator. Each has a distinct job: the spray is for cleansing and refreshing; the dilator gently holds the nasal passages open to help improve airflow. Follow the included guide for spray use and fitting the dilator for your nighttime routine.
You already put thought into the skin around your nose. The inside deserves a little consideration, too.
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