Dermatologist Shereene Idriss explains why sulfur works for oily, acne-prone skin: it reduces oil and redness, kills bacteria, and gently exfoliates. The catch is the rotten-egg smell. Skip it if you're allergic to sulfur-based drugs.
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Now you're less oily and you're less red. So your two steps to clearer, better looking skin. Number three, it has antibacterial properties, so if you are acne prone, it's a win. And last, it has mild exfoliating properties. So now you're getting rid of the crud on top of your pores that's causing unnecessary buildup and baggage. Plus you might smell like a rotten egg. So if you have unnecessary baggage in the form of a partner that you want to get rid of, you might get rid of that too. But as a physician, the biggest red flag is if you have any sort of allergy to sulfur based drugs or medications, avoid this one like the plague. Let me know below if you've ever tried it out and if so, which one is your favorite over the counter sulfur product.