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Sulfur Ointment

Sulfur Ointment

De La Cruz·Treatment69 Reddit mentions

What the community says

Pros

  • Clinically useful 10% sulfur concentration for quick cyst reduction and redness calming
  • Dual use as a mask or spot treatment with visible improvement within weeks
  • Well-liked by users managing rosacea and stubborn acne where other treatments fall short

Cons

  • Strong sulfur odor that lingers on skin and fabric
  • Can be quite drying and harsh on sensitive or compromised skin barriers
  • Thick ointment texture not ideal for oily skin or heavy layering

Commonly Used With

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

31 threads

Adapalene Gel 0.1%

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Where to buy

Available on Amazon

Buy on Amazon

From the threads

Source threads

r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
[PSA] Peter Thomas Roth - Your Favorite Skin Care Brand Is In The Files

1.4k pts · 94 comments

De La Cruz 10% sulfur!
r/tretinoinIn routine
2 months in tretinoin+ hydroquinone

1k pts · 51 comments

AM☀️ 10% sulfur joesoef brand RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Daily Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - SPF 30
PM 💤 Cleanser 10% sulfur joesoef brand Tretinoin 0.25 (cream)+ Hydroquine 4%
i would urge you to be mindful of hydroquinone rebound hyperpigmentation when you come off it
r/acneIn routine
My bf says my back acne is gross how do I fix it

1k pts · 1,268 comments

Get a new boyfriend (also a sulfur wash from a dermatologist!)
sulfur wash from a dermatologist
also a sulfur wash from a dermatologist!
r/SkincareAddictionPositive impact
[Acne] 9 days after swapping differin gel for 10% sulfur.

595 pts · 70 comments

I use the de la Cruz 10% ointment
I hate Differin and love sulfur. Seriously, it has never done anything but help my skin.
I still use sulfur spot treatments from time to time, they’re so underrated!
r/SkincareAddictionMentioned
[Acne] serious closed comedone help needed

370 pts · 210 comments

If it is fungal- a sulfer cream worked miracles on my acne! Just like $10 in amazing
Try sulfur!! It smells terrible but really can help. Worth a shot imo
I had the same skin issue and sulfur cream worked miracles on my acne.

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