You should know
Benefits
Explained
Sulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
People also like: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
Sulfur is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.3% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Community Stats
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Where it's used
Sulfur is most often found as ingredient number 6 within an ingredient list.
Of the 24 products in our database that have a known concentration of Sulfur, we've seen concentrations from 0.03% to 80% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Sulfur the most:
References
Products with Sulfur
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 38407
- INCI Name: SULFUR
- INN Name: sulfur
- EC #: Â 231-722-6
- All Functions: Antidandruff, Antiseborrhoeic, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
