Medicube HYPOCHLOROUS ACID BODY PEEL SHOT 280ml

100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · FA-Conditional (checked against Medicube's own known Polyglyceryl-10 ester pattern) · Fragrance-Free (no Parfum/Fragrance entry in the declared INCI) · Not Pregnancy-Gated (no retinoid/high-SA/hydroquinone/chemical UV filter present).

If your back or upper arms break out no matter how often you shower, that's often trapped sebum under thickened, dead-skin-clogged follicles rather than a hygiene failure — this product's job is to physically clear that layer, not to "deep clean" skin that already feels raw.

YELLOW — 14+ with guidance. Alcohol Denat. sits as the second listed ingredient (a meaningful, not trace, concentration) and the product relies on real mechanical friction against skin. Neither is a "clinical active" in the AHA/BHA/retinoid sense, but the combination is more than a basic hydrator and isn't suited to unsupervised use by younger teens with thinner, more reactive skin.

For under-14 body texture concerns, a plain rinse-off body wash without added friction or alcohol is the safer starting point rather than this product.

Step 1 — When: Before showering, 2-3x per week, AM or PM. Step 2 — How much: a walnut-sized amount per body zone (back, chest, arms). Step 3 — How: shake the bottle, apply to fully dry skin, massage in circular motions until you see rolled debris, then rinse thoroughly.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Apply to dry skin before your morning shower (rough zones only). 2. Massage 30-60 seconds. 3. Rinse thoroughly. 4. Shower as normal with a gentle body wash. 5. Pat dry, apply body moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp.

There is no AM-specific restriction — this is a rinse-off step, not a leave-on active, so it carries no photosensitivity concern of its own.

1. Apply to dry skin before your evening shower. 2. Massage 30-60 seconds over rough zones. 3. Rinse. 4. Shower with a gentle body cleanser (see pairings below). 5. Moisturize.

PM use is often more comfortable in Mauritius's climate since it avoids layering a rinse-off exfoliation step right before daytime sweat and sun exposure on freshly buffed skin.

Technique: massage, don't scrub hard — the Carbomer/Quaternium-60 gel does the mechanical work; pressing too hard adds friction damage without extra benefit. Apply to fully dry skin — water dilutes the gel's roll-off action before it can lift debris. Hands deliver 100% of product; a washcloth or loofah adds unnecessary extra friction on top of what the formula already provides.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors. Hard cap rule: if a routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack (all product types): 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) 2. pH-Prep Toner (optional) 3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3, optional) 4. Essence (optional) 5. Mist (optional) 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) 7. Antioxidant Lane — choose ONE 8. Pigment Support Lane — choose ONE 9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional) 10. Oil-Control/Sebum Lane — choose ONE 11. Peptides/Repair Lane (optional) 12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional) 13. Moisturizer 14. Optional Sealing Layer (dry/AC only) 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking; in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack (all product types): 1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) 2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup) 3. Water Cleanser 4. pH-Prep Toner (optional) 5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) 6. Essence (optional) 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) 8. Anchor Product (bold placement, always) 9. Targeted Serum (optional, only if non-conflicting) 10. Moisturizer 11. Sleeping Mask (optional) 12. Occlusive Seal (optional) 13. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed) 14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional). This product's own module in that map is a pre-cleanse, rinse-off body treatment (like step 1-2 of the facial PM stack, but for the body) — it happens before body wash, not among leave-on layers. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

This is a medium-viscosity Carbomer gel used as a rinse-off pre-step, so it never actually "layers" with leave-on facial-style skincare — it is washed away before any body moisturizer or serum goes on. Apply before body wash, not after.

Phase compatibility: water-phase gel with a dispersed Caprylyl Methicone silicone note; rinses cleanly and leaves no residue to interfere with whatever body moisturizer follows.

Rest days: the Alcohol Denat. content plus mechanical friction can compound into dryness or micro-irritation if used daily. Overuse warning: exceeding 3x/week does NOT speed up smoother skin — it produces barrier damage, redness, and a false sense that the product "stopped working" when it's actually stripped skin reacting.

Before starting this product, your routine should already include a plain, non-stripping body wash and a body moisturizer (Adilsons does not currently carry a dedicated one — see Section 37 below) to use afterward. Without a moisturizing follow-up, mechanical exfoliation plus Alcohol Denat. can leave skin drier than before.

Dead skin buildup on body zones (back, chest, arms, legs): mechanical roll-off via the Carbomer/Quaternium-60 gel physically lifts loosened corneocytes. Pore-clogging debris: Charcoal Powder's porous surface adsorbs surface oil and particulates during massage. Surface bacteria load: Hypochlorous Acid's antimicrobial action, at an estimated low-ppm dose.

What this product cannot do: cannot shrink pores permanently, cannot treat active cystic acne (see a dermatologist for that), and cannot resolve true keratosis pilaris' underlying keratin-plug biology — it only reduces the visible texture on top.

1. Medicube RED ACNE BODY WASH 2.0 400g — a gentler daily body cleanser to use on non-exfoliation days; primary pick, in stock. 2. Medicube RED ACNE BODY WASH 3.0 400ml — alternate-formula body wash, in stock. 3. This exact product is also sold as part of a verified live bundle, Medicube Red Acne Body Wash & Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot Routine Set, in stock.

We do not currently carry a dedicated body moisturizer/body lotion in any brand — this category is under sourcing review. Follow this product with whatever plain, fragrance-conscious body moisturizer you already own.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

One Active Lane per routine: this product occupies the Exfoliation lane for whichever body zone you use it on. Chemical Exfoliants × Physical Scrubs — don't combine this gommage gel with a separate loofah, body scrub, or chemical-acid body treatment (e.g. Red Acne Body Peeling Shot 110g) on the same day or zone — over-strip risk. Instead: alternate days, one exfoliation method per zone per week. Barrier override: if skin stings or feels tight for more than a few minutes after rinsing, pause all body exfoliation for 3-7 days and use plain wash + moisturizer only.

Scheduling Template — Alternate-Day Protocol: Mon/Thu = this product; all other days = plain body wash only. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

MYTH: "Rolling debris means it's pulling out deep dirt." REALITY: that visible roll is a mix of Carbomer polymer clumping with loosened dead skin cells — a textural effect of the gel chemistry, not proof of "deep-cleaning," and it happens on damp skin too if you don't dry off fully first.

MYTH: "More pressure = better exfoliation." REALITY: the roll-off mechanism does the mechanical work; scrubbing harder just adds friction damage without lifting more skin.

Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a mineral film after rinsing that adds to post-exfoliation tightness — a lukewarm, thorough rinse helps offset this more than a hot one.

Clinical evidence for topical Hypochlorous Acid's antimicrobial action is well-documented in wound-care literature generally; this exact SKU's own ppm figure and any product-specific testing are not independently verified.

Full INCI (WebSearch-aggregated from skinsort.com/incidecoder.com listings; confidence medium, not independently fetched from a primary source): Water, Alcohol Denat., Carbomer, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylyl Glycol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder, Hypochlorous Acid, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate. The brand's full reported ingredient count is around 35; only roughly the first 23 were independently resolvable this round — treat the tail of the list as incomplete rather than exhaustive.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, and Ethylhexylglycerin — a standard glycol/glyceryl-ether preservative-booster combination, not classic parabens/phenoxyethanol.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no Parfum/Fragrance entry found in the aggregated INCI. Any faint scent likely comes from Chlorella Vulgaris Extract or Centella Asiatica Extract rather than an added fragrance compound. EU 26 allergen screen: none individually named in the declared INCI resolved this round. Alcohol disclosure: Drying Alcohol — Alcohol Denat. is the second listed ingredient, implying a meaningful (not trace) concentration; this is a genuine irritation consideration for sensitive body skin, reflected in the frequency guidance above.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Medicube also sells a separate China-market product line domestically in mainland China, where post-market animal testing may be legally required; cross-border e-commerce sales to Mauritius may be exempt.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene, nylon, or acrylate microbead entries found in the declared INCI (the exfoliation here is via Carbomer gel roll-off and Charcoal Powder, not plastic microbeads).

MFDS classification: not confirmed — treat as General Cosmetic (no evidence found of Korean Functional Cosmetic registration for this SKU).

Brand-cited in-house figures: dead-skin reduction on elbows 88.98%, on legs 81.13%, pore-impurity reduction 94.85%. *Brand claims 'Dermatologist Tested' but no publicly available study data, sample size, or testing protocol has been disclosed. Evidence confidence: Marketing-Only* for these specific figures.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate is a polyglyceryl fatty-acid ester from a family Medicube uses repeatedly across its catalog and that community FA trackers flag depending on chain length; Caprylyl Methicone (a silicone) is lower-risk but sits nearby in the formula. FA-sensitive users should patch test on a small zone first.

Not applicable in the usual sense — this product is rinsed off entirely before any leave-on body product goes on, so it cannot pill against a moisturizer or lotion the way a leave-on serum might.

Fresh color: pale grey-black (from Charcoal Powder). Spoilage signs: a strong sour or off smell, visible separation that won't remix on shaking, or a change to a translucent/watery consistency. Store away from direct bathroom-shelf heat and humidity where possible — a cooler cabinet extends stability better than a steamy shower ledge. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then to skin behind the ear, wait another 24 hours, before using on larger body zones.

72-Hour Barrier Reset: If adverse reaction occurs: STOP ALL body actives. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle, non-stripping body wash and a plain moisturizer. No other exfoliants or actives. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately.

1. Applying to wet or damp skin, which blunts the roll-off effect. 2. Using it daily rather than 2-3x/week. 3. Skipping a body moisturizer afterward. 4. Using it on freshly shaved or sunburned skin. 5. Scrubbing hard instead of letting the gel do the mechanical work. Maximum safe continuous use is 2-3x/week indefinitely — exceeding this compounds Alcohol Denat. exposure with mechanical friction and produces barrier damage rather than faster results.

At a walnut-sized dollop per zone (roughly 3-5ml per full-body session) and 2-3 uses per week, a 280ml bottle provides approximately 50-60 full sessions — around 4-5 months of regular twice-weekly use. Using more than the recommended dose per session shortens this without improving results; reorder roughly two weeks before you expect the bottle to run dry to allow for shipping time.

This product's biological job is mechanical + mild antimicrobial exfoliation for body skin; it sits before body wash in the shower sequence, never after. Routine: 1. Apply to dry rough zones (2-3x/week). 2. Massage 30-60s. 3. Rinse. 4. Body wash as normal. 5. Pat dry. 6. Body moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp.

If you shave the treated area, wait 24 hours after shaving before using this product on that zone. If you are also using a facial-strength acid exfoliant on your body from another brand, do not stack both — pick one exfoliation lane per zone per week. If you live somewhere with hard tap water, a slightly longer, lukewarm final rinse reduces the tight, filmy feeling afterward.

Stock-true pairing: this product is already sold as a verified bundle, Medicube Red Acne Body Wash & Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot Routine Set, currently in stock — massage this product on dry skin, rinse, then follow with the Red Acne Body Wash for the cleansing step.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a gentler, brightening-leaning body exfoliant instead of a purifying/charcoal-leaning one, Medicube KOJIC ACID TURMERIC BODY PEEL SHOT 280ml is a similar-format, similarly low-irritation trace-dosed alternative — currently in stock. If you need a genuinely stronger chemical exfoliation for stubborn body texture, Medicube RED ACNE BODY PEELING SHOT 110G (a brand-stated 32% AHA/BHA/PHA/LHA blend) is a materially stronger option — currently in stock.

Choose Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot over the Kojic Acid Turmeric Body Peel Shot if you need purifying/antimicrobial support over brightening — both are similar-strength, low-irritation gommage formats, so the choice is about which secondary benefit matters more to you, not about which is "stronger."

If you have visible clogged pores or body breakouts, this product is the better lane. If your main concern is uneven tone or dullness rather than congestion, the Kojic Acid Turmeric version is the better lane. If your barrier is currently compromised, do not upgrade to either yet — repair barrier first with a plain wash and moisturizer.

Don't upgrade if you're already using another body exfoliant this week, if you have any open or healing skin in the treatment area, or if you're new to body actives and unsure how your skin tolerates alcohol-containing formulas.

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, this is worth choosing. If not, either alternative is sufficient. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: mechanical + mild antimicrobial body exfoliation. You do NOT need this if you already own an active, unopened body exfoliant serving the same role — finish your current product before purchasing.

Check your shelf for any open acid-based or gommage-style body exfoliant with a similar active before buying a second one; PAO is not disclosed for this product, so track roughly 12 months from first opening as a conservative estimate.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already own another mechanical/charcoal-based body exfoliant (same mechanism); Significant Benefit if your current routine has no body exfoliation step at all.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick checks on your own bottle: look for a scannable QR code on the packaging resolving to medicubeverify.com with a green checkmark; check for a crisp, legible embossed batch code near the bottom seam; confirm correctly-spelled Korean and English labeling.

Medicube is the flagship skincare/beauty-device brand of APR Corporation (KRX: 278470), founded in Seoul in 2014 by Byunghoon (Victor) Kim; APR went public on the Korea Exchange in 2024. Medicube itself launched in 2016 and is headquartered in Seoul.

The brand positions itself as "medical beauty" — dermatology-adjacent skincare paired with at-home devices (the AGE-R line) — and its hero ingredient is PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide, salmon-derived), the backbone of its largest sub-line, PDRN Pink Collagen. The Hypochlorous Acid sub-line this product belongs to (facial spray, facial peel shot, body peel shot, and a peel mask) is a separate, purifying/antimicrobial-focused family within the same catalog.

No individually-attributable Reddit thread or Amazon review set was found for this exact 280ml body-format SKU in this round's research — this is a newer-to-market product with thinner review volume than the brand's longer-running Red line. Community reviews for this specific product were not yet available in our research at the time of writing.

Where reviewer sentiment was found (video reviews, general discovery-page mentions), the recurring theme was skin feeling noticeably smoother immediately after rinsing, and reviewers describing the gommage "rolling" sensation as a distinctive, satisfying part of the routine. No independently-sourced negative theme was surfaced this round beyond the general caution that already-irritated skin should avoid the friction.

Sustainability: check your local municipal guidance before recycling the bottle; rinse residual product out first.

Can I use this on my face? It's formulated and marketed for body skin; Medicube sells a separate, gentler facial version (the Hypochlorous Acid Rice Peel Shot) for that purpose — we don't recommend substituting the body formula on facial skin.

How often should I use it? 2-3 times per week, never daily — the alcohol content and mechanical friction need recovery days.

Does it actually remove visible dirt, or is the "rolling" just the gel itself? Honestly, both — some of the roll-off is loosened dead skin, and some is the Carbomer gel clumping as it's massaged; this is normal gommage-format chemistry, not a sign of unusually dirty skin.

Is it safe for sensitive skin? Use caution — the Alcohol Denat. content and mechanical friction make this more suited to resilient, non-reactive body skin; start at 1x/week if you're unsure.

Do I need a body moisturizer after? Yes — Adilsons doesn't currently stock a dedicated one, but any plain, fragrance-conscious body moisturizer you already own is appropriate immediately after rinsing.

Gommage

A peel-style exfoliation format where a gel is massaged until it visibly rolls off with loosened dead skin, then rinsed away.

Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)

A naturally-occurring antimicrobial compound also produced by white blood cells; used topically at low concentrations for its purifying, calming action.

Carbomer

A gel-forming polymer that thickens the formula and enables the "roll-off" texture.

PAO

Period-After-Opening — the symbol on the packaging (a jar icon with a number and "M" for months) showing how long the product stays good once opened.

FA-Conditional

Contains an ingredient community fungal-acne trackers flag as a possible Malassezia-yeast feeder for some users, depending on individual sensitivity.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Not Suitable for actively treatment-sensitized skin. This product combines Alcohol Denat. with real mechanical friction — both are real irritation risks for skin already compromised by chemotherapy or radiation, even though the formula itself is fragrance-free and retinoid-free.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Quick version: Week 1-2 — use once per week on a small zone, monitor for irritation. Week 3-4 — increase to 2x/week if stable. Week 5+ — full 2-3x/week rotation. If irritation appears at any point, follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset above rather than pushing through.

This product must be introduced as the ONLY new product. Wait 14 days before adding anything else.

Antioxidant support: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Centella Asiatica Extract are present, though both sit below the estimated 1% line in a rinse-off format — their antioxidant contribution here is minor and largely washed away rather than a meaningful daily pollution-defense layer.

Hard water interaction: in regions of Mauritius with harder tap water, mineral residue can compound the post-exfoliation tight feeling; a slightly longer lukewarm rinse helps offset this more than switching products.