Sulfur Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by De La Cruz
93mentionsacross 26 Reddit threads3.9from 93 Reddit mentionsBased on Reddit sentiment — the share of positive vs. negative mentions across r/SkincareAddiction and more. Not customer star reviews.
Updated July 25, 2026
What the community says
Sulfur ointment with 10% sulfur is a frequently recommended mask or spot treatment on oily, acne-prone, and rosacea-affected skin, noted for reducing inflammation and pustules but known to cause dryness and irritation if overused or left on too long.
From Reddit
Backed by 26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Double-duty antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory sulfur formulation favored for calming cystic acne and rosacea flare-ups
- Effective as a short-contact mask (5-15 mins) that reduces pustules, redness, and clogged pores
- Affordable, accessible OTC product with a cult following among users managing acne and rosacea
Watch out for
- Strong sulfur smell is persistent and unpleasant to many users
- Can severely dry out skin and damage the barrier without careful moisturizing and limiting contact time
- Irritates sensitive or dry skin types and may cause flare-ups or worsen redness if left on too long or used too frequently
Product details
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Real Reddit threads
26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare +3 more
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