The Science
How 2% Gets Through Your Skin
Step 1 — Apply the lotion
Your skin’s natural moisture activates the formula instantly.
Step 2 — Sodium bicarb breaks apart
NaHCO₃ separates into two tiny ions:
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Na⁺ (sodium)
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HCO₃⁻ (bicarbonate)
These are small enough to cross the outer skin layer.
Step 3 — A small pH shift opens the door
Bicarbonate gently raises surface pH, making the skin barrier slightly more permeable for a short period.
Step 4 — Ions move through micro-pathways
They pass through:
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intercellular lipid gaps
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sweat ducts
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aqueous pores
This happens through passive diffusion—no needles, no force.
Step 5 — Into the fluid under your skin
Once inside the dermis, the ions dissolve into interstitial fluid and enter circulation.
Step 6 — Your body uses the bicarbonate
The bicarbonate joins your natural buffer system, helping your muscles neutralize acid and maintain performance during hard efforts.