Sulfur Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by De La Cruz
Updated October 5, 2026
10% sulfur treatment clears breakouts fast; can dry and sting.
What the community says
A 10% sulfur ointment you use short-contact as a mask or spot treatment. Redditors reach for it on acne, fungal acne, and rosacea flares, and the study backs acne improvement. Dryness and irritation are the catch.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 10% sulfur — fast breakout control
- Useful for acne, fungal acne, and rosacea flares
- Short-contact mask keeps it more tolerable
Watch out for
- Dries skin out fast
- Can flare rosacea or sting irritated skin
- Smell is pretty gnarly
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Sulfur: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 5 studies
On Reddit: Sulfur ointment as a mask for 5-10 minutes targets pustules and inflammation, with caution for its drying effect. 99 mentions
Rosacea
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Sulfur: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies
On Reddit: Sulfur ointment delivers a concentrated 10% sulfur dose that users apply for around 10 minutes before rinsing off to calm flare-ups. 35 mentions
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 230 mentions across 27 threads
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more, summarized.
“How does sulfur play into these?”
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“I use the De la Cruz ointment as a spot treatment mask and am curious if it would be too dehydrating or irritating to use with the granactive retinoid...”
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“...too dehydrating or irritating...”
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“will De La Cruz Acne Treatment Ointment with 10% Sulfur work?”
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“it says put it on pimples for 5 mins and wash off?”
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“will De La Cruz”
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“De La Cruz 10% sulfur!”
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“If anyone has an alternative for the medicated sulfur clay mask, please share :(”
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“I’ve just ordered the Medicube Peel Shot and it’s supposed to do the same thing.”
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“I just realized that I forgot to mention that now and then I will do a sulfur mask too! I recommend either De la cruz 10% sulfur or Kate Somerville 3% sulfur.”
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“I recommend either De la cruz 10% sulfur or Kate Somerville 3% sulfur.”
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“Sulfur can be a bit drying so make sure you follow with a good hydrating moisturizer.”
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“How do you do the sulfur? Like a daily wash?”
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“I use the de la Cruz 10% ointment”
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“I just recently picked up the sulfur product and its sooo good!”
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“a regimen to include a sulfur mask like de la cruz”
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