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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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September 4, 2015
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
three cheers for sulfur!
The only cleanser bar I'll use! Sulfur is magnificent. I was with this twice a day and then use my dry face brush afterwards. Healing but not drying.
April 9, 2015
Product used: AcneFree (Therapeutic Sulfur Mask)
Works
I use this as a spot treatment sometimes as a whole mask. It definitely helps my skin- clears pimples and reduces size within one day.
September 8, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Refining mask
I have comb (dry/oily skin). I use the 3 step system every other day and then only use those for trouble spots. Putting it on as a mask dries my skin. Also, seeing from a few comments below...the 3 step system only helps for MILD acne. Does not help for severe.
August 12, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Yup, good stuff
Creamy texture, just enough drying, great spot treatment. Ok to sleep in.
January 29, 2014
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Expensive and ineffective
Bought this for my daughter after Neutragena Skin ID was discontinued. It was very expensive and the bottles were so small I would have considered them "sample" sizes, I would have continued to pay the ridiculous price if it had worked, but we saw NO improvement. Used it for 2 months to give it a fair try and nothing. Would not recommend this product.
December 15, 2013
Product used: AcneFree (Therapeutic Sulfur Mask)
works pretty good but,
Cons:
exfoliating beads
works pretty good but there are exfoliating beads in it, which irritates severe acne. Also, I had a mini-crisis when one of the beads got stuck in a small dent on my face.
November 27, 2013
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
potent, non smelly sulfur bar that replaced my $300 prescription cream regimen
Pros:
effective but don't expect 100% clear skin for life
KAVI sulfur does not smell ike all other sulfur products do
soap bar lasts for months
Cons:
coral tends to be drying if used daily
price and you can buy it only from KAVI and sometimes Amazon (shipping adds up)
I have been using KAVI soaps for third year now. Before this, I was weaning off prescription retinods. This is not just a bar soap but a well formulated product that is in soap shape. I wish I had used this years before but I didn't believe a face wash with soap would treat acne when prescription meds and dermatologists didn't always work. But now KAVI is m religion! Their sulfur soaps are primary treatment for daily acne control. The Coral is stronger so I use it 2 times a week only as it does dry and irritate my skin type. The Aqua is what I use daily (once a day) with its 5% sulfur it's not as drying as this Coral. With regular daily use, I had my break outs mostly under control with in weeks. I couldn't believe years of retinoid creams that cost me hundreds were replaced by sulfur soap. I think KAVI is the only brand that uses colloidal sulfur which is superior to other forms.
August 1, 2013
Product used: Mario Badescu (Drying Lotion)
Dries out Acne
Pros:
dries up acne
Cons:
hard to wash off
expensive
Just started using this 4 days ago and the the couple of spots I had are dried up and gone. Make sure to use it sparingly and only apply it to the affected area. It contains sulfur and a few other ingredients that can be drying, so make sure to only use it as a spot treatment.
March 26, 2013
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
works
Cons:
lanolin which is like wax from sheeps' wool so I am not too sure if it'll clog pores and such.
I have only used this sulfur bar soap on my body chest and back and have noticed no more brakeouts in those areas. But i don't use it daily because on the box it says: Do not use on large areas of the skin. I don't know the reasoning behind that so thats why I dont use it daily. Im going to start using it on my face since its worked on my body but I am worried cus I know soaps leave a residue and Acne.org suggests not to use bar soaps cus of that, But we'll see.
March 4, 2013
Product used: AcneFree (Therapeutic Sulfur Mask)
Pros:
Alright as a spot treatment
Feels nice going on skin
Cheap
Lasts a long time
Cons:
Horrible as a mask, dries out skin like crazy
Bad smell, but it is sulfur soooo...
If you're looking for something to clear light acne, this is a good choice. Unfortunately, as a mask, it just dried out my super oily skin, which resulted in breakouts!
Pros:
works
changes color