Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to absorb skin oil and dry out the skin, sulfur has been used for thousands of years for various skin conditions, including acne. However, it is normally reserved for noninflammatory acne (whiteheads and blackheads), because it doesn't work as well as other over-the-counter medications for inflammatory acne (papules and pustules).
Topical Keratolytic
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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May 3, 2017
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
really wanted to use this product
customer representative was completely obnoxious and disgusting save your money!
May 2, 2017
Product used: Kate Somerville (EradiKate Acne Treatment)
Ok for spot treatment but no prevention
I normally don't write reviews - everyone says that - but for the cost of this product, I think you can do much better. My friend brought this with her from the States when she came to visit me (I am in New Zealand). At first I liked it quite a bit. I did notice that when I put it on existing blemishes, the blemishes went away quicker than they normally would. Which was great. But it did nothing absolutely to slow down the pace of the blemishes from coming. In fact, I would say that I almost felt that since I began to use it, my overall acne got worse, which was fairly depressing. I continued to use it with those blemishes until the bottle was complete but getting another bottle from the States was out of the question. Ironically, the brand I ended up going with, after much research, was also from the states. A considerably lower price per bottle, for larger bottles! and preventative! Ninja Skincare is the only brand I have ever found to clear up my skin after nearly 20 years - so spot treatments like Kate Sommerville aren't even necessary to have on hand any more! I don't even wear makeup any more to cover up blemishes! So the added cost of shipping from the States is well worth my self esteem improving and actually spending less on products on a monthly basis! I guess I would just end by saying, if you need a spot treatment this is ok as far as spot treatments go. But personally, I just didn't want to have spots at all any more ever!
April 30, 2017
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Horrible
What the heck!! I only used the spot treatment and that stuff burned like there's no tomorrow. It irritated my skin, making it red and super dry. It still hurts and it's been 5 days. It's going to take weeks before my skin goes back to normal. Horrible... Please don't use this product, for your own sake.
April 20, 2017
Product used: Mario Badescu (Drying Lotion)
Didn't do anything
So sad, had such high hopes and it did nothing. I bought this in hopes that it would help all types of acne, as I usually get cystic and I wouldn't have been as disappointed if it didn't work for those. However the first two pimples I got to test these on were the typical whiteheads that this is prescribed for. Did nothing. Not a miracle solution for me :(
April 3, 2017
Product used: Proactiv+ (Skin Purifying Mask)
Good
I use this when I have spots that need to be calmed down. I put a small amount onto the spot and either leave it for 10mins, an hour or overnight, depending on how much time I have. The one thing about this is that is is very drying, I never use it more than twice a week. On the other hand, if I wear it overnight, I wake up very oily. It calms and gets rid of spots well but not completely.
March 17, 2017
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
It's Works !!!! Be patient
Starting in November I develop some pimples nothing odd, over the course of 5 months it turned into acne vulgaris, my 1st dermatologist prescribed aczone which my insurance doesn't cover so I got Clindimycin, maybe I wasn't patient enough but I didn't notice anything happening. Went to another dermatologist she prescribed Avar which has sulfur but is $ 318.00 I couldn't afford it. Finally after much products, and frustration I came across De la Cruz. Amazing!!!!!!!! Please remember to WASH IT OFF !!! it isn't a topical cream it's a facial mask. I learned the hard way not reading the instructions, it says leave on 10 minutes but I notice a difference when I left it on longer, my skin can tolerate up to 3 hours. You have to determine the length of time your skin can tolerate it and be patient. After finally listening to my skin creating and facial regimen. I notice a difference within few weeks I am still using it and it hasn't cleared up everything yet but until it does I will give it 5, but for now a strong 4 is my rating.
February 26, 2017
Product used: Mario Badescu (Drying Lotion)
good for whiteheads!
the only thing this drying lotion is good for is white heads, especially the small to medium sized ones. They really dry them out overnight and when i wash my face in the morning the dried out whiteheads go away!!!
February 3, 2017
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
Ehh
I don't think this does much for my huge zits:/ It might just make them itchy.
January 8, 2017
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Decent enough
I used to love this mask when I was younger. It worked very well as a spot treatment overnight. Unfortunately the rest of their line is awful and for the amount of money this costs there are tons of other mask options out there that work just as well or better.
December 23, 2016
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
very good!
i love this product! i use this once a week as a mask for a couple hours then exfoliate the dead skin! leaves face smooth and helps acne vanish :)