# Sulfur

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/sulfur

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland.

Topical sulfur gently calms rosacea and hand eczema by easing redness, itching, dryness, and burning without causing harsh side effects. It suits both dry skin and oily skin particularly well when applied in soothing masks, which usually contain a strength of ten percent. Because it layers easily, this treatment integrates smoothly into any existing daily routine.

[Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15303787/)

This page shows sulfur products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular sulfur products

- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/de-la-cruz/10-sulfur-ointment/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica-clear-start/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-clearing-masque/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

### Sulfur masks

- [Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica-clear-start/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-clearing-masque/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/goldfaden-md/facial-detox-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/clarifying-colloidal-sulfur-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/drx-blemish-solutions-clarifying-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [Murad Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/murad/clarifying-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [Indie Lee Clearing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/indie-lee/clearing-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/innisfree/super-volcanic-clay-mousse-mask-2x/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

## What reviewers say about popular sulfur products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular sulfur product on Lovi.

- Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Shrinks whiteheads overnight ★4.5 · 5.0k+ reviews Fast-acting results Ineffective on cystic acne “gone the next morning” [What people say about Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin)
- Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask Unpleasant smell ★4.7 · 200+ reviews Oil and pore control Drying and irritating “smells horrific” [What people say about Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/acne-prone-skin)
- Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask Clears congested pores ★4.3 · 1.4k+ reviews Fun fizzing sensation Quick, easy use “Brings out all the gunk” [What people say about Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)
- Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser Reduces pores ★4.7 · 2.9k+ reviews Drying and stripping Unpleasant smell “helps with sebaceous filaments” [What people say about EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)
- Dermalogica Clear Start Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask Softens and smooths skin ★4.3 · 1.6k+ reviews Unique fizzing sensation Packaging issues “left my skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth” [What people say about Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica-clear-start/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)
- Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask Medicinal smell ★4.5 · 1.5k+ reviews Absorbs oil Shrinks pimples “smells terrible” [What people say about Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/combination-skin)

### Other sulfur products

- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/de-la-cruz/10-sulfur-ointment/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit

### Sulfur for dry skin

- [Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/drx-blemish-solutions-clarifying-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/de-la-cruz/10-sulfur-ointment/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Murad Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/murad/clarifying-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/clarifying-colloidal-sulfur-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-clearing-masque/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/goldfaden-md/facial-detox-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit

### Sulfur for oily skin

- [Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/goldfaden-md/facial-detox-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Murad Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/murad/clarifying-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit
- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/clarifying-colloidal-sulfur-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/drx-blemish-solutions-clarifying-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-clearing-masque/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/innisfree/super-volcanic-clay-mousse-mask-2x/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Indie Lee Clearing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/indie-lee/clearing-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit

### Sulfur for combination skin

- [Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/goldfaden-md/facial-detox-mask/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit
- [Murad Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/murad/clarifying-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/clarifying-colloidal-sulfur-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/drx-blemish-solutions-clarifying-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/innisfree/super-volcanic-clay-mousse-mask-2x/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Indie Lee Clearing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/indie-lee/clearing-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit

### Sulfur for sensitive skin

- [Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/clarifying-colloidal-sulfur-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/drx-blemish-solutions-clarifying-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Murad Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/murad/clarifying-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Indie Lee Clearing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/indie-lee/clearing-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/goldfaden-md/facial-detox-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/innisfree/super-volcanic-clay-mousse-mask-2x/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermalogica Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dermalogica/blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — Caution fit
- [ZO Skin Health Complexion Clearing Masque](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-clearing-masque/for/sensitive-skin) — Caution fit

### Sulfur for acne-prone skin

- [Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/goldfaden-md/facial-detox-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/clarifying-colloidal-sulfur-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Murad Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/murad/clarifying-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Dr. Dennis Gross DRx Blemish Solutions Clarifying Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/dr-dennis-gross/drx-blemish-solutions-clarifying-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/kate-somerville/eradikate-daily-foaming-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/sunday-riley/saturn-sulfur-spot-treatment-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Ointment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/de-la-cruz/10-sulfur-ointment/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Indie Lee Clearing Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/indie-lee/clearing-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Peter Thomas Roth Therapeutic Sulfur Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/peter-thomas-roth/therapeutic-sulfur-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [innisfree Super Volcanic Clay Mousse Mask 2X](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/innisfree/super-volcanic-clay-mousse-mask-2x/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Mario Badescu Drying Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/mario-badescu/drying-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [€18.91 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07RQ8MD6C?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Origins Out of Trouble 10 Minute Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/origins/out-of-trouble-10-minute-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Should you use sulfur in the morning or at night?

Sulfur is used according to the instructions on your specific product label, as studies show it helps treat various skin conditions effectively.

[Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15303787/)

### Does sulfur cause purging or irritation?

Sulfur is unlikely to cause severe irritation, as topical preparations typically demonstrate efficacy with rare mild adverse events. It may help treat dermatological disorders without significant negative reactions.

[Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15303787/)

### Which skin types is sulfur best for?

Sulfur is best for oily and acne-prone skin types, where top products like Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask and Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Colloidal Sulfur Mask achieve a Superior fit level. It also helps combination skin with a Superior fit from Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask, while sensitive and dry skin types mostly receive lower ratings.

[Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15303787/)

## Research on sulfur

- [The use of sulfur in dermatology](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15303787/) Sulfur · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2004

## Brands with sulfur

- American skincare: [Mario Badescu](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/mario-badescu)
- American skincare: [Kate Somerville](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/kate-somerville)
- American skincare: [Peter Thomas Roth](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/peter-thomas-roth)
- American skincare: [ZO Skin Health](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/zo-skin-health)
- American skincare: [Dermalogica Clear Start](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dermalogica-clear-start)
- American skincare: [Origins](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/origins)
- American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dermalogica)
- American skincare: [De La Cruz](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/de-la-cruz)
- American skincare: [Dr. Dennis Gross](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dr-dennis-gross)
- American skincare: [Indie Lee](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/indie-lee)

## About the Lovi Fit

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