Sulfur is Having a Skincare Renaissance
The acne fighting, oil balancing ingredient that’s trending again…
Once labeled the smelly kid of the skincare world, sulfur is no longer hiding in the ingredient list. It’s front and center, stealing the spotlight from flashier actives with its low key ability to banish breakouts, tame oil, and leave skin actually looking calm.
Once reserved for teenage acne treatments and anything that lived behind the pharmacy counter, sulfur is making a high end comeback, with rebrands that feel more “spa day” than “dermatologist’s office.” The latest launches don’t just slap on sulfur as an afterthought, they lead with it. Think Naturium’s The Revealer Sulfur Body Wash, a sleek shower staple for chest and back breakouts, or banu’s Sulfur Spot Treatment, a minimalist chic miracle in a bottle.
And it’s not just for the breakout prone. Sulfur’s natural antibacterial and anti inflammatory properties make it a solid option for sensitive or oily skin types that don’t vibe with harsher ingredients like benzoyl peroxide.
Want to give your routine a detox? Try cult-favorite picks like Kate Somerville’s EradiKate or Dr. Dennis Gross’s Sulfur Mask. Feeling fancy? COSRX’s Watery Sulfur Pore Cleansing Powder is equal parts science experiment and skincare flex.
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