Hypochlorous Acid Eye Drops: Where to Buy & Use
Looking for hypochlorous lid prep drops online? Here’s what they are, why they go on your lids and not in your eyes, how to use them, and how drops, sprays and gels compare.
The short answer
Hypochlorous acid eye drops, often called lid prep drops, are for your eyelids, not the inside of your eye. Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops use 0.01% hypochlorous acid as a no-rinse eyelid cleanser: close your eyes and apply drops to the lid and lash line.
If you’re searching for hypochlorous acid eye drops, you may have first seen them at an eye exam and want an easy way to keep using them at home. These products are often called “drops,” but they’re eyelid cleansers. Here’s what to know before you buy, and how to use them safely.
What are hypochlorous lid prep drops?
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a molecule your own white blood cells produce. In eyelid hygiene products, it’s used in a gentle saline base to cleanse the eyelids and lash line.
Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops are a no-rinse eyelid cleanser in a 1 fl oz dropper bottle. According to the product label, they’re intended for removing and cleansing material, debris and microorganisms from the application site.
- Key ingredient: hypochlorous acid 0.01%
- Base: electrolyzed oxygenated water and sodium chloride
- No rinsing needed
- Alcohol-free and antibiotic-free
Lids, not eyes: an important safety note
Lid prep drops go on your eyelids and lash line, not into your eye. Close your eyes before applying them. The label lists them for external use only. If you need drops for dryness or irritation inside the eye, that’s a different product, like artificial tears. Ask your eye doctor which you need.
Because they’re called “drops,” it’s easy to assume they work like eye drops. They don’t. Think of them as a quick, targeted way to clean the skin along your lash line.
How to use hypochlorous lid prep drops
Follow the product directions and your eye doctor’s instructions:
- Wash your hands.
- Close your eyes.
- Apply two or more drops to the lid and lash line. Or put the drops on a lint-free pad and gently rub it along the lash line and lid margin.
- Let it dry. No rinsing needed.
How often to use them depends on what your eye doctor recommends. If irritation continues, contact your eye doctor.
Hypochlorous drops vs. spray vs. gel
Pure&Clean uses the same hypochlorous acid formula in three formats:
- Daily Lid Drops: a dropper for precise application right at the lash line
- Daily Lid Cleanse spray: covers the whole eye area more quickly
- Daily Lid Gel: stays in place longer on the lids, for overnight use
Some people use the drops during the day and the gel at night. Pick the format you’ll actually use consistently.
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Fitting lid prep drops into your daily routine
The best routine is one simple enough to repeat every day. Lid prep drops take only a few seconds, so they’re easy to add.
- Keep them where you’ll use them. If you use them at bedtime, keep the bottle next to your toothbrush or face wash.
- Carry them with you. The small bottle fits in a pocket or purse for a quick refresh during the day.
- Pair them with a cleanser. If your eye doctor recommends daily lid washing, a gentle eyelid cleanser makes it easy to clean away oil, makeup and debris along the lash line.
Where to buy hypochlorous lid prep drops online
Many people are introduced to lid prep drops during an eye exam and later want to restock without another office visit. You can buy Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops, along with the spray and gel, on Peeq Pro and have them shipped straight to your door.
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Do hypochlorous acid eye drops go in your eyes?
No. Hypochlorous lid prep drops go on your closed eyelids and lash line, not into your eye. The label lists them for external use only.
Do I need to rinse after using lid prep drops?
No. Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops are a no-rinse formula. Apply them and let them dry.
How often should I use hypochlorous lid drops?
Follow your eye doctor’s instructions. How often you use them depends on what your doctor recommends.
What is the difference between hypochlorous drops, spray and gel?
Pure&Clean uses the same hypochlorous acid formula in all three. The drops give precise application at the lash line, the spray covers a larger area quickly, and the gel stays in place longer.
What is in Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops?
Electrolyzed oxygenated water, sodium chloride and hypochlorous acid 0.01%. The formula is alcohol-free and antibiotic-free.
Where can I buy hypochlorous lid prep drops online?
You can buy Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops, Daily Lid Cleanse spray and Daily Lid Gel on Peeq Pro.
A note from Peeq Pro: We’re not medical providers. This article is for education only, so always follow product directions and your eye doctor’s advice.
For general education only and not medical advice. Always follow the product directions and your eye doctor’s instructions. Pure&Clean is a trademark of its respective owner; mentions are examples, not endorsements. Source: Pure&Clean Daily Lid Drops product label and directions.