Sulfur
Blemish-clearing
What is Sulfur?
A mineral long used for breakouts. It helps dry out spots, reduce excess oil and gently exfoliate, and has mild antibacterial properties. It can be drying and has a distinctive smell, so it is usually used as a targeted or short-contact treatment.
In skincare terms, Sulfur is an exfoliating ingredient that helps lift away dead surface skin cells.
What does it do?
Sulfur is primarily used for blemish-clearing.
Who it may suit
If your skin is sensitive or reactive, introduce it slowly and patch test first.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Sulfur appears in serums.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Sulfur may appear as: sulfur, sulphur.
Related ingredients
This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.
