Description

De La Cruz, Ointment, Acne Treatment with 10% Sulfur

Sulphur is one of the oldest anti-acne treatments; it has been in use since Roman times. People don’t give sulphur its due; it’s a mighty yet inexpensive ingredient. I use skincare and shampoos with sulphur, and after many years, I am used to its characteristic scent. However, for those of you who can’t stand the malodour, I think this product can be an answer if you want to incorporate this ingredient into your routine.

Sulphur reacts with an amino acid cysteine in the skin degrading keratin (keratolytic effect). This process aids shedding dead skin cells resulting in fewer whiteheads and blackheads, which develop from dead skin cells and sebum build-up. Moreover, sulphur has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. I use sulphur regularly, and it helps to keep acne and folliculitis (fungal acne) at bay, which both are difficult to battle. This product has an uncomplicated formula; there are two ingredients: sulphur and polyethene glycol. If you can’t use the latter for some reason,it, as well, yields excellent results. The water-free formula and natural properties of the active component eliminate the necessity for preservatives.

This product is suitable for all skin types, but I would caution people with sensitive skin to be careful as it can be quite harsh; even small quantities of sulphur can be sensitising and drying. There’s a milder, 5% sulphur version available as well if you are keen on trying this ointment.