With over 30 million Americans suffering from irritated eyes and eyelids, it's no wonder that countless companies are turning their sights toward hypochlorous acid eyelid cleansers. Zenoptiq, a brand created by Focus Laboratories, has released their Zenoptiq Hypochlorous Acid Spray. They also manufacture a 0.0085% hypochlorous acid gel.

The  0.01% Zenoptiq hypochlorous acid solution is safe for daily use, as it is free of oil and alcohol, and it contains no sulfates, parabens or added fragrances. Without the cost of a prescription, this new Zenoptiq solution is a great solution for safeguarding against irritation. 

How Does Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Work? Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Mechanism of Action

Hypochlorous acid is a natural component of the body's immune system. When the immune system recognizes pathogens, it naturally releases hypochlorous acid.  With the known benefits of this substance, many companies have begun to produce it themselves and it works great as an eyelid cleanser for everyday eyelid hygiene maintenance.

Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Dosage

The use of this 0.01% hypochlorous solution is simple. Twice per day, spray the solution onto closed eyelids and let dry. You may use a cotton ball or round for application, or you may rub it in after spraying it on. There is no need to rinse this solution off, and it should not irritate the eyes of most users.

Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Side Effects

As stated previously, Zenoptiq, as well as other hypochlorous acid cleansers on the market, has very few side effects. Essentially, this solution works to eliminate contaminants on the skin. No tingling, burning, or stinging is usually noted.

However, as with anything, it may burn if the user has extremely inflamed and irritated eyes or eyelids. This is a possibility and does not necessarily mean that you're allergic to the solution. If you do have a reaction, it may just be that you need to continue using the spray and give your eyes and eyelids time to heal more thoroughly. You can rest assured that it's working to support your eyelid health!

Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Cost

Zenoptiq's new hypochlorous acid cleanser is available in a 100mL bottle (3.38 ounces).  Thankfully, this comes without the cost of a prescription!

On their website, you can purchase the 100mL size for about $30, and it is also available in some doctor's offices. This is a bargain when you compare it to other prescription cleansers which can cost up to $300 per month.  Our Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser tends to be less than this.  Click here to check price of Heyedrate on Amazon.

Overall, we believe this is a great price and well worth it when you consider everything hypochlorous acid can do for you and your family. 

Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Alternatives

At this point in time, there are quite a few alternatives to Zenoptiq that you may consider purchasing. We especially want to highlight our Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser, because we believe it to be a wonderful, pure alternative. Keeping the eyelids clean is the best way to support your eyelid health. We recommend using our Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser twice daily as maintenance of healthy eyelids and lashes. Simply spray the solution onto a cotton ball and apply to the base of your eyelashes.  The 1 oz. Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser is currently available on Amazon and our website for less than $20, and the 4 oz. bottle can even save you some money per ounce.

Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray Reviews

Since it's such a new product, Zenoptiq doesn't have a ton of reviews yet, but it does have enough to let you know how it works. Most hypochlorous acid formulas are similar, give or take a few minimal dosage differences, and this formula performs well for most people. Similarly, the Heyedrate Lid and Lash Cleanser has hundreds of positive reviews both on Amazon and our website, showing the effectiveness of hypochlorous acid in general. We expect that, as time goes on, Zenoptiq will garner similar reviews. 

That being said, there will always be someone who will react negetively to the product for whatever reason. Because this product is often used on inflamed eyes and eyelids, it has the potential to burn if there is severe inflammation there. This sensation is only temporary, and it will subside once the inflammation is under control.

Zenoptiq™ 0.01% Hypochlorous Acid Spray vs Avenova vs Heyedrate

Since we've covered both Zenoptiq and Heyedrate, let's talk a bit about prescription versions of hypochlorous acid. Avenova is the first prescription, FDA-approved, non-detergent based product shown to be successful in supporting eyelid health.

We used this in our clinics for over two years and had great results! We now use the Heyedrate Lid & Lash Cleanser for our patients, due to a lower price and the fact that it is over-the-counter. Since patients can purchase online with ease, such as on Amazon, compliance is generally greater and patients see better results due to consistency.  Overall, Avenova is a great product and we always recommend that if your doctor has prescribed it for you and it's working, you continue using it.

No matter what hypochlorous acid formula you decide to use, you won't be disappointed. If you're searching for a new one to try, we hope we've given you a few options to think about.