How fortunate are we all, to have the beautiful Dr. Dray to help us all? She doesn’t have to spend her free-time imparting advice. She’s helped me to literally overturn my entire facial and body skincare. Particularly my body, where my skin was flaking off, and nothing I applied would help it. CeraVe has restored and plumped my skin. Thank you Dr. Dray, you’re amazing. ❤️
I tried both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide for my acne, but neither of those worked on me:( My mom bought me the De La Cruz Sulfur Oinment that she found in the Mexican market, and I tried it thinking it wasn't going to do anything. But after using the entire tub I realized that my skin improved tremendously! After getting knowledgeable about skin conditions, I realized that I had fungal acne which is why sulfur really worked well for me.
d anonymous At night after I removed my makeup and sunscreen with micellar water. I leave it on for 10 mins, sometimes more, and wash it off with my cleanser.
@@pris1145 hey, i noticed you mentioned micellar water to remove sunscreen, do you find that enough? I do not like using oil as i am also fungal acne prone, so looking for an alternative to oils and cleansing balms :( is micellar water good as a first cleanse for sunscreen? i would follow up with my cerave face wash :) pls let me know
Finally a sulfur video. I can share this in my makeup group. They think pinterest, lemons and coconut oil are great for skin. Can you do a video where you go through pinterest and debunk their ridiculous and unhealthy advice??? I would be forever grateful. Sending love from San Antonio!!!!
I have Rosacea with very fair sensitive skin ( dubbed by one dermatoligist as "bad Irish skin) and use Sulfacetamide along with Finacea and Doxycycline. That combination is effective but can be very expensive. If there are OTC products to use and I can save some money, it is helpful to know what those products are and where to buy them. I have purchased from iherb at your recommendation and have bern happy with iherb.
Eradikate is a hero product for me despite some dryness which I can live with. A few years back I had tried every thing short of seeing a derm and getting an Rx for hormonal cystic acne on my chin pre-period. I was so miserable and desperate. I found a random review that suggested it was useful for cystic spots so I tried it. It doesn’t just get rid of it ASAP (never that simple) but it stops the cysts in their tracks and gets rid of them SO much faster than they go away on their own. I may try the first product you suggested to see if it helps
I work at my local grocery store and while I was stocking, I noticed that we carry the De La Cruz ointment. I decided to buy it after work on a whim without any prior knowledge of its effectiveness. Like with most skincare related things I buy, I always refer back to your videos to hear your thoughts on the products/active ingredients. I’m so happy to see that you mentioned the ointment I bought and I can’t wait to use it! Thank you for your wonderful videos ❤️❤️
Japanese hot springs (onsen) is believed to be beneficial to the skin. I remember the strong smell of sulfur. The smell actually bring me back to my childhood memory :)
I’ve been using CeraVe PM religiously for years. But a few nights ago, I wanted to give the tub cream a try on my face like you do, and I love it. It make my skin look more matte and baby smooth. Also a better occlusive due to containing petrolatum . So win win!
I've been using the CerVe PM first on my skin followed by a layer of CerVe in the tube and then a few drops of facial oil because my skin has been so dry this winter. It's been a good routine for me.
Tiger, I just found the moisturizing cream at Cerave.com. Signed up for a free sample! Thanks for mentioning it. Looks easier to deal with and I can keep my cerave tub in the shower. 😁
This is the first time im hearing of sulfur for acne treatment. I think its worth a shot as im now suffering from hormonal acne in my 40s 😫 Thanks for the info Dr. Dray!
Hi, I use hard soap with sulfur to wash my face, twice a day. It leaves my skin soft and is effective in keeping acne away. It has a small tingling sensation, but a kind of a good "Hi, I'm working" sensation. It feels drying sometimes, but I use a moisturiser afterwards, so it's ok. In Europe, it is sold in drug stores only, for around 5 Eur.
I am so thankful you made this I was just prescribed sulfur lotion for my acne and was scared to start it because I couldn’t find to much information on it. This video has helped so so much thank you as always Dr. Dray your channel is amazing
Sulfer is amazing, I used it when I had severe acne, and it cut my pimples down by at least half overnight. Can be slightly drying, that's the only downside, just use a gentle moisturizer after.
Sulfur is (or was) used to keep chiggers away. We used to be dusted with it from head to toe at Girl Scout Camp when I was a kid. We all looked as though we had been pollinated each morning. There was also some type of white sugary looking sulfur powder that my mother used to sprinkle on open wounds/scrapes when we were young. I can’t begin to imagine what that was or if it was even safe! 😄
Dr Dray just wanted to thank you so much I've been using your method (I shower in the morning vs you're nightly shower) benzoyl peroxide with my morning shower and salisitic acid at night after washing my face, my pseudofollicultis barbae and other acne has cleared up.. no crazy reactions or anything.. thank you!
Sulfur works way better for me than benzoyl peroxide, which not only didn't help, but irritated my skin. Highly recommend the Eradikate cleanser, unfortunately it's expensive, but it was the first cleanser I actually had make a difference in my acne. Now I'm using prescription Sulfacleanse but Eradicate is one of the most effective products you can get without a prescription. Just my two cents for anyone in the comments struggling with acne
Prescription Sulfacleanse is like $100-$150 cash on GoodRx (site where you can get discounts on prescriptions). I pay less though cause of my insurance. My first bottle lasted me about 3 months but I was using it on my body sometimes too. Recently started my second bottle hoping it lasts 4 months if I keep it to just my face and use cheaper, over the counter products on my body acne, which isn't quite as stubborn as my facial acne.
After dealing with closed comedones / whiteheads or fungal acne for about 3 years. I have spent so much money and time on products bha, aha, benzoyl-peroxide and nothing worked but after a few days with the del la cruz, my skin is actually getting better. I just can't believe it. I was so close to getting a chemical peel because I just thought nothing would work for me. If your skin doesn't like benzoyl-peroxide, bha or aha give sulfur a go
A few years ago when I was diagnosed with acne rosacea, I looked like a monster. In fact, I thought I had lupus - as the afflicted area had that butterfly shape associated with lupus. In addition to Minocycline, I was prescribed AVAR (which I am now surprised has only 2% sulfur.) I also used Soolantra 1%. It took about three months for me to feel comfortable stepping out in public. These products saved my skin. I’m at the point where I feel my rosacea is under control, at least for now. I would most likely benefit from a laser treatment. However, my insurance doesn’t cover such procedures. Thanks for all of the choices in case I ever cannot get the prescriptions which help me. I had no idea these existed. Forever working on skin barrier repair... 👍🏻
@tammy woods I also have rosacea and while the topicals help the laser was life changing. It is expensive but is something I save up for once a year because it was that effective for reducing redness. Thought I would give you my experience in case you were on the fence
avar is great for many patients...it also has sodium sulfacetamide, which act synergistically w/ the sulfur, but only available in prescription topicals, wheras sulfur alone can be found otc
Sulfur is my favourite spot treatment ingredient, as SA is too drying and makes my skin peel and BP seems to not have much of an effect. I love EradiKate and have been using Peter Thomas Roth "Acne Spot and Area Treatment" which is 5% colloidal sulfur and 4% glycolic acid. It's $24 in Canada for 15 mL.
love the video dr dray! i was wondering if you could do a video on reoccurring sebaceous filaments, not just on the nose but on the chin and other parts of the face and how to treat it
So grateful for dr dray and all of her informative videos. I've always struggled with acne and shes really helping me to understand understand my skin, its needs and keeping me away from a lot of expensive products that are/will not help me. I went to my first derm appointment today and they're not all as helpful and caring as she is and that's certain. If you're out there, thank you!!
I use it as a low-impact exfoliant by mixing a half-pea of Dela Cruz 10% ointment with a quarter size of 20% urea cream. It has been great for rosacea including my ocular rosacea. Two nights a week is plenty, don't overdo it. Hydrate with glycerine or HA toner then moisturise with oat moisturiser the next day.
Hi Dr. Dray! What are your thoughts on the Sal3 bar soap? Ingredients: 3% salicylic acid, 10% sulfur Inactive ingredients: saponified palm and palm kernel oils, glycerin, lanolin, cocamide DEA, ethanol, titanium dioxide Thank you so much for your advice!🙏🏼
Per your suggestion I started using the de la Cruz sulfur and so far love the results and the price. Thank you Dr. Dray for such amazing recommendations.
My dermatologist here in Omaha told me I have hormonal acne by looking at me for like 5 seconds. Not saying that's bad or anything...just made me skeptical. She put me on an oral antibiotic for the first 2 months (can't remember which one) along with tretinoin gel and spironolactone. (I'm also an RN so I kinda know what everything is that I'm taking.) Currently, we switched and I'm on clindamycin gel, spironolactone 150mg/day, and when I feel like I have little breakouts on my forehead from sweating during the summer here I use a special soap only on my forehead. But really I use that special soap every day on my whole face bc I feel like it's made my face look better. That special soap you ask? DermaHarmony 10% Sulfur 3% Salicylic Acid Bar Soap 3.7 oz. (bought on Amazon for $11 for 2 bars of soap). Oh, and my skin (body) is super dry, so she had me switch my body wash too...which I also bought on Amazon. I now am super loyal and use Dove DermaSeries Dry Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Body Wash, 15.8 oz. (for $8.27 right now on Amazon). It's really good stuff, but my body is still really itchy and dry. I itch all day long and can see areas on my body (arms, feet right now) that are covered in a layer of white patchy skin that needs to get scratched off bc it's just all dead skin sitting there. And it's itchy!! All the cream and lotion in the world won't help this itch. I dry brush. I even do it in both directions. I usually end up with piles of dead skin when I'm done. It's gross. Everyone has issues of some sort I suppose!
Bit late to the party but, if it helps, (UK) Malki Dead Sea Sulphur Soap helped me a lot with the papules and pustules of rosacea. Didn’t aggravate my skin and I just used it as my second cleanse until they were under control and then once a week for maintenance. Doesn’t make me red or dry. FYI I follow with ‘Buffet’ from The Ordinary and Azelaic Acid from The Ordinary + a moisturiser. Clear skin at last (with just the little capillaries (victims of when it was really bad 😕) to deal with at a later date but smooth and non inflamed - yay!) Hope this helps xx
Purchased Prosacea today and trying it out for the first time tonight! No idea what the results will be, but it feels nice and light and soothing on my skin. Crossing my fingers for great results!
@J .S we aren't lazy - just efficient multi taskers who don't want to spend hours thinking about these things! (although doing a mask and doing all the korean toners and essences and serums is extremely relaxing! but not for every day!)
I wish I could send you a picture of my daughters cheeks, she has redness and her pediatrician has told me since the day she was born it is KP and that she will grow out of it ... she is 15 and well she still has it . I have taken her to several dermatologist and they all say it’s KP and she will grow out of it . I just want to help her feel more confident. 😢. Thank you for all you do , your channel is so helpful.
I bought the De La Cruz ointment you recommend, and i really like it. EVERYTHING usually clogs my pores, but this doesn't! However, I did some research and found that the polyethylene glycol, an ingredient in the ointment, is often contaminated with carcinogenic substances. I'm hoping to find a quality sulfur powder and mix it with water to make a mask.
I LOVE the del la cruz sufer treatment, it was one of my favorite weapons when I had severe acne brekouts, it would cut the pimples down by half overnight. Worked even quicker than benzoyl peroxide. I also really love, and still use, the queen helene mint julep mask. It makes my pores look smaller, controls oil, and helps fight acne. Even though my acne is under control with differin, I still use this once a week.
In Trinidad, West Indies we have a product duo called MusGo sulphur soap and MusGo Lota ointment ( Lota is our common name for tinea versicolour) produced by Bartlett Cosmetics a local company. The soap foam is left on the skin for a few minutes then the ointment .
I think I might start using the De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment to help aid in the diminishment of the black heads and clogged pores on my nose. I never really had intense acne but I have always had clogged pores and little black heads on my nose sighhhh.
@@DrDrayzday my chin blackheads are finally going away, after about 4 applications of De La Cruz. I've been using BHA, adapalene and just started tretinoin.
I bought some Prosacea yesterday. Should I moisturize my face first, let it dry, and then apply Prosacea? Or should the Prosacea go on first, then moisturizer? Does it even matter? Before I started watching your videos, I couldn't figure out why every moisturizer I tried was making my face sting and itch, why sunblock was burning my eyes, and why exfoliating my face wasn't improving the appearance of dry patches on my red cheeks. For the past several months, I have been using Cerave moisturizer, Cetaphil Cleanser, and mineral sunscreens. I will never exfoliate my face again. My skin is so much calmer now and it's because of you. Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge. You have helped me and so many others more than you will ever know.
This video was so informative tyyy Dr.Dray I’m not struggling with acne but I feel like when I go to college and finally graduate as a dermatology these tips will come in hand 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙆🏻♂️
Hi there!! Love this video. I know that you mentioned that sulfur can be used with tretinoin which is wonderful! I would like your advice on how to incorporate it into my routine.
These videos are so incredibly useful! Thank you! I love learning about how the ingredients and feeling a bit more informed when taking care of my skin.
Thank you so much! This video was so helpful, especially the product comparisons for which you would recommend for rosacea/acne/etc! I had no idea retinal was bad for rosacea. So much good information packed in one video 😊
Worked up the courage to visit a dermatologist to look at some suspicious spots I had and he has diagnosed me with mild rosacea so I'm interested in trying out one of these products to see if it helps tone down the redness. I feel like I have to go and sit in the corner with the other people that aren't allowed any fun as he suggests no alcohol, no coffee, no chocolate and no spicy foods and they are all my favourite things :(. I have the no sun one already covered thanks to you!
Thank you so much for sharing this information, l have always have a good skin but 1 day, l woke up with spots all over my forehead that is itchy and sometimes burns. I noticed this after my scalp was itching me like crazy. I tried everything under the sun to help with the spots on my forehead but it keeps going and coming back and spreading all over my forehead. I am using Sulfur now and ooo boy, my forehead looks better and the spots is disappearing although leaving scars but am happy with the outcome, l will treat the scars gradually.
So, hmmm not sure what to think. There's a range called clearogen. It's wash, toner and treatment creams (AM BP 2.5% and PM Sulfur %3) I'd love you to check these out. Theyre available online.
Salicylic acid was number one go to treatment for acne and I'd have to leave it on overnight until I discovered sulfur. I am using de la Cruz sulfur as a mask. Thanks Dr Dray.
We used the 10% sulfur ointment together with an activated charcoal mask by accident and it resulted in a minor skin burn. Luckily it healed within a week.
Omg I found those sulfur products on iherb and I wanted to ask for a review on them! I think I'm going to buy the first ointment you reviewed and the mask
Oh my gosh, I just found out about the sulfer ointment a few days ago and was going to post a question about it! You read my mind. Thanks so much for the video Dr. Dray!! Hope you're having a fabulous day!! 💚
I use this sulphur acne treatment that is 4% precipitatie sulphur. It’s locally produced in my country Singapore. The smell is kinda off for me but it works. And it’s about $7 or less
I like the Heritage Sulfur soap better than Kate Somerville’s EradiKate cleanser(3%). For treatment, I loooooove Sunday Riley’s Saturn mask (10% with Niacinamide, Manuka honey, zinc & tea tree) that stuff is incredible and I do like Kate Somerville drying lotion for spot treating at night (also 10%)
i loveee my grisi sulfur soap! got rid of 80 percent of my redness after a week so far, and killed off the pimple that was starting to form on my cheek. ☺️☺️🙏🙏
I used to have hormonal acne; the birth control pill took care of most of it. Acne is no joke and I had it on extremely dry skin, so the pharmacy had to make the medication into a nice greasy salve. I had tried Clearasil and had dried my skin out terribly! This was before the doctor came to the conclusion it was hormonal. A great dermatologist is worth her/his weight in gold! ;) :)
The PTR mask is a must for me, every few months I get a cystic "unicorn" bump between my brows. And this mask will get rid of it within a few days vs. Before I would have the bump for WEEKS to MONTHS. Also I dont find ptr to smell bad at all. Luckily it was randomly on sale at Sephora when I bought my 2nd tub. But 1 tub lasts a long time and its a lot cheaper than my copay for a one time derm visit to get it injected.
I really LOVE the Rodan and fields sulfur cleanser from their acne line. I used their products for a bit and used the rosacea line and that cleanser once daily. I’ve since moved to more affordable products but still purchase that cleanser because I haven’t found anything like it elsewhere and the sulfur really does calm my rosacea
I just wanna stop and comment and say hello dr dray!!! You're videos are so amazing! The knowledge and delivery makes it easy to understand and learn so much! Never a dull video thanks for putting out great content ,much love xxx
I have been to Fiji and went in the mud baths there. My skin on my arms had little dots and after sitting in the mud for a while I noticed when we washed off my arms were clear. It is definitely the sulphur. Going to try this for my son who has blemishes on his face. Wish I could bottle the Fijian mud. 😬
Sulfur is one of my “must haves” for acne spot treatment. The last couple of months I’ve been using the Peter Thomas Roth and love it. Another holy grail is Proactiv refining mask with 6% sulfur, not sure if it’s still available.
Killing it as always with your content!! Need a love button. You are awesome! I have tried the sulfur mask from the DMK line. Worked well for my contact dermatitis. Thank you so much for your teachings, suggestions and time! 💕
@@annieemason I get the bumps, so it mostly cures the bumps for me and transcendental to that the redness because my bumps are gone. Give it a try though, it's not expensive. Another tip is to wash your face with a anti dandruff shampoo during flares, they are made to treat the yeast that cause dandruff which is the same yeast that causes Rosecea. For the appearance of redness, I use a green tinted moisturizer from Eucerine (alternatively there are green tinted primers that also work) and It Cosmetics CC Creme, these just help cosmetically.
Make sure to keep them moisturized preferably after the shower while there damp put on a nice thick cream☺️ Look for body moisturizers with vitamin c or b3 (niacinimide) You could also use a hydroquinone cream such as porcelana or nadiola on the affected areas just make sure to use sunscreen in the day time☺️ If you do not like hydroquinone then the ordrinary have a number of vitamin c creams and powders(you can mix into a normal body lotion) They also have an alpha-arbutin serum that can halt pigment as well. (I'm a licensed aesthetician in saying all this just for some credential confidence) Hope this helps good luck!🖖🏻☺️
Dr Dray your skin looks bright and glowy here.. Are you currently testing out something for brighter skin that can help with melanin inhibition? Or supplements? Found the update on msm helpful.. Thank you!
I cured my cystic acne with a sulfur pomade called "Resodermil" it costed 1.5Eur and was sadly banned in my country (Portugal) a few years ago, together with all sulfur products. Sulfur saved my skin and it was the only thing that truly made a difference after years trying to find a solution. Thank you for your videos, I am a huge fan!
Proactive clarifying mask with sulfur is everything. you just apply a thin layer and it dries everything out but has moisturizing and calming ingredients. I buy it on repeat !! I like it a lot better than Peter Thomas Roth (by far)
Sometimes I have flare up of fungal acne and found that my dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole helped me combat it but dried it so much that only shea butter would moisturize my face. Is switching to a sulfur containing cleanser be a better alternative for me? Thank you Dr. Dray xx
Dr Dray, I would like to know if you can tell me what you have on your face in this video? You look so pretty. Your skin tone is so smooth and consistent in color.
Thank you for this great information! De La Cruz doesn't list the type of sulfur they use. I bought their dry powdered version and it was sublimed sulfur. So I'm wondering how we can be certain the ointment contains precipitated sulfur?
Enjoyed:)👍🏼 Have used alba botanical fast fix tinted zit zapper 6%sulfur to dab on a pimple and also used the PTR sulfur mask (like both)!! Happy Monday;)🤠🐶
I’m in my 60’s & have great skin… however, the past 3 years I started getting small white spots on my legs opposite of dark freckles) How can I restore my tan to those areas. Will sulfur cream work?
How would I add the sulfur lotion into a routine for acne with Differin? At night I am using Hado Labo cleansing oil, Cerave Hydrating cleanser, Hado Labo Skin Plumping Gel, Cerave PM Moisturizer, and Differin. In the morning I’m use Zapzyt cleanser, Hado Labo Plumping Gel, Cerave in the tub, and Elta MD UV Pure. Thanks for your videos! Hopefully I’m on my way to healthier and clearer skin!
Happy Monday Dr. Dray! I use Dr Dennis Gross's sulfur mask. If I have a pimple I would just dot some on at night and cleanse my face in the morning. It has been helpful in shortening the duration of the pimple. I just started using Differin after watching your videos. I am having small breakouts because of it. Can I still apply a small dot of the sulfur cream to the pimple/pimples at night after I apply the Differin?
How fortunate are we all, to have the beautiful Dr. Dray to help us all?
She doesn’t have to spend her free-time imparting advice. She’s helped me to literally overturn my entire facial and body skincare. Particularly my body, where my skin was flaking off, and nothing I applied would help it. CeraVe has restored and plumped my skin.
Thank you Dr. Dray, you’re amazing. ❤️
I tried both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide for my acne, but neither of those worked on me:( My mom bought me the De La Cruz Sulfur Oinment that she found in the Mexican market, and I tried it thinking it wasn't going to do anything. But after using the entire tub I realized that my skin improved tremendously! After getting knowledgeable about skin conditions, I realized that I had fungal acne which is why sulfur really worked well for me.
Can I please know how and when did you apply it!!?
d anonymous At night after I removed my makeup and sunscreen with micellar water. I leave it on for 10 mins, sometimes more, and wash it off with my cleanser.
@@pris1145 hey, i noticed you mentioned micellar water to remove sunscreen, do you find that enough? I do not like using oil as i am also fungal acne prone, so looking for an alternative to oils and cleansing balms :( is micellar water good as a first cleanse for sunscreen? i would follow up with my cerave face wash :) pls let me know
S yes! It’s enough to take off my sunscreen!
@@pris1145 thank you, gonna buy some today :D
Finally a sulfur video. I can share this in my makeup group. They think pinterest, lemons and coconut oil are great for skin. Can you do a video where you go through pinterest and debunk their ridiculous and unhealthy advice??? I would be forever grateful.
Sending love from San Antonio!!!!
She NEEDS to do this
Great idea
Excellent video suggestions 👌
iamragdollsally she said there isn’t anything wrong with coconut oil she made a video in the past of it being used in hair and skin
I have Rosacea with very fair sensitive skin ( dubbed by one dermatoligist as "bad Irish skin) and use Sulfacetamide along with Finacea and Doxycycline. That combination is effective but can be very expensive. If there are OTC products to use and I can save some money, it is helpful to know what those products are and where to buy them. I have purchased from iherb at your recommendation and have bern happy with iherb.
Dr Dray is looking pretty glowing lately.
thanks!
Nafis Rahman I agree!
@@DrDrayzday I had anaphylaxis due to a SULPHA antibiotics (oral). Does this mean I need to avoid all topical SULPHUR products?
nicolaxoxo1 no...I believe I address that here
literally 😂😂🥳
You are the people's dermatologist! I appreciate you! Namaste!
Eradikate is a hero product for me despite some dryness which I can live with. A few years back I had tried every thing short of seeing a derm and getting an Rx for hormonal cystic acne on my chin pre-period. I was so miserable and desperate. I found a random review that suggested it was useful for cystic spots so I tried it. It doesn’t just get rid of it ASAP (never that simple) but it stops the cysts in their tracks and gets rid of them SO much faster than they go away on their own. I may try the first product you suggested to see if it helps
I work at my local grocery store and while I was stocking, I noticed that we carry the De La Cruz ointment. I decided to buy it after work on a whim without any prior knowledge of its effectiveness. Like with most skincare related things I buy, I always refer back to your videos to hear your thoughts on the products/active ingredients. I’m so happy to see that you mentioned the ointment I bought and I can’t wait to use it! Thank you for your wonderful videos ❤️❤️
Jessica McCarty what store?! I order online and it’s a hassle :/
Cassandra Hollander this is late but I found it super cheap at CVS!
did it work for you?
@@raqel3036 it’s ok as an occasional spot treatment however it can be harsh so I use it sparingly
Japanese hot springs (onsen) is believed to be beneficial to the skin. I remember the strong smell of sulfur. The smell actually bring me back to my childhood memory :)
Not sure if it’s the lighting but your skin looks absolutely flawless. It looks bright and beautiful.
Thanks
I’ve been using CeraVe PM religiously for years. But a few nights ago, I wanted to give the tub cream a try on my face like you do, and I love it. It make my skin look more matte and baby smooth. Also a better occlusive due to containing petrolatum . So win win!
TigerMonthlyHits
I use the cerave on my face too, I didn’t realize I wasn’t supposed to
TigerMonthlyHits, are you referring to Cerave PM in a tube or a different Cerave product? Thanks!
I've been using the CerVe PM first on my skin followed by a layer of CerVe in the tube and then a few drops of facial oil because my skin has been so dry this winter. It's been a good routine for me.
Tiger, I just found the moisturizing cream at Cerave.com. Signed up for a free sample! Thanks for mentioning it. Looks easier to deal with and I can keep my cerave tub in the shower. 😁
Becky C. I assume the blue tube that Dr.Dray uses on her lips (I think she may have used in her Differin video in sensitive areas too).
This is the first time im hearing of sulfur for acne treatment. I think its worth a shot as im now suffering from hormonal acne in my 40s 😫 Thanks for the info Dr. Dray!
Thanks for watching!
Hi, I use hard soap with sulfur to wash my face, twice a day. It leaves my skin soft and is effective in keeping acne away. It has a small tingling sensation, but a kind of a good "Hi, I'm working" sensation. It feels drying sometimes, but I use a moisturiser afterwards, so it's ok. In Europe, it is sold in drug stores only, for around 5 Eur.
Any time I see a thumbnail with you sitting on your bed, I grab a coffee and sit down for "skin class." It's awesome. 😁
Thanks for watching!
I am so thankful you made this I was just prescribed sulfur lotion for my acne and was scared to start it because I couldn’t find to much information on it. This video has helped so so much thank you as always Dr. Dray your channel is amazing
Glad to hear this was helpful! Happy Monday!
Sulfer is amazing, I used it when I had severe acne, and it cut my pimples down by at least half overnight. Can be slightly drying, that's the only downside, just use a gentle moisturizer after.
Hi, which type of acne do you have? Mine is hormonal as it’s only on both jawlines, wondering if sulphur will help me
Sulfur is (or was) used to keep chiggers away. We used to be dusted with it from head to toe at Girl Scout Camp when I was a kid. We all looked as though we had been pollinated each morning.
There was also some type of white sugary looking sulfur powder that my mother used to sprinkle on open wounds/scrapes when we were young. I can’t begin to imagine what that was or if it was even safe! 😄
That powder you are talking about is sulfathiazole, its a topical antibiotic, they sell it in my country, it works just fine
Dr Dray just wanted to thank you so much I've been using your method (I shower in the morning vs you're nightly shower) benzoyl peroxide with my morning shower and salisitic acid at night after washing my face, my pseudofollicultis barbae and other acne has cleared up.. no crazy reactions or anything.. thank you!
glad to hear!
Sulfur works way better for me than benzoyl peroxide, which not only didn't help, but irritated my skin. Highly recommend the Eradikate cleanser, unfortunately it's expensive, but it was the first cleanser I actually had make a difference in my acne. Now I'm using prescription Sulfacleanse but Eradicate is one of the most effective products you can get without a prescription. Just my two cents for anyone in the comments struggling with acne
Ellie 🤔 interesting. How much is a prescription?
Prescription Sulfacleanse is like $100-$150 cash on GoodRx (site where you can get discounts on prescriptions). I pay less though cause of my insurance. My first bottle lasted me about 3 months but I was using it on my body sometimes too. Recently started my second bottle hoping it lasts 4 months if I keep it to just my face and use cheaper, over the counter products on my body acne, which isn't quite as stubborn as my facial acne.
After dealing with closed comedones / whiteheads or fungal acne for about 3 years. I have spent so much money and time on products bha, aha, benzoyl-peroxide and nothing worked but after a few days with the del la cruz, my skin is actually getting better. I just can't believe it. I was so close to getting a chemical peel because I just thought nothing would work for me. If your skin doesn't like benzoyl-peroxide, bha or aha give sulfur a go
best channel ever tbh 💗
thanks for watching!
A few years ago when I was diagnosed with acne rosacea, I looked like a monster. In fact, I thought I had lupus - as the afflicted area had that butterfly shape associated with lupus.
In addition to Minocycline, I was prescribed AVAR (which I am now surprised has only 2% sulfur.) I also used Soolantra 1%. It took about three months for me to feel comfortable stepping out in public. These products saved my skin.
I’m at the point where I feel my rosacea is under control, at least for now. I would most likely benefit from a laser treatment. However, my insurance doesn’t cover such procedures.
Thanks for all of the choices in case I ever cannot get the prescriptions which help me. I had no idea these existed.
Forever working on skin barrier repair... 👍🏻
@tammy woods I also have rosacea and while the topicals help the laser was life changing. It is expensive but is something I save up for once a year because it was that effective for reducing redness. Thought I would give you my experience in case you were on the fence
avar is great for many patients...it also has sodium sulfacetamide, which act synergistically w/ the sulfur, but only available in prescription topicals, wheras sulfur alone can be found otc
JingleTTU ~ Thanks for your encouragement. I’m indeed a little nervous about it. Appreciate your input.
Dr Dray ~ Thanks for explaining how sodium sulfacetamide works in AVAR. I had no idea.
I’m allergic to sulfur
Sulfur is my favourite spot treatment ingredient, as SA is too drying and makes my skin peel and BP seems to not have much of an effect. I love EradiKate and have been using Peter Thomas Roth "Acne Spot and Area Treatment" which is 5% colloidal sulfur and 4% glycolic acid. It's $24 in Canada for 15 mL.
love the video dr dray! i was wondering if you could do a video on reoccurring sebaceous filaments, not just on the nose but on the chin and other parts of the face and how to treat it
The bane of my existence!!
valentina P omg my chin!! no matter what i do they always come back and its the worst texture! my main skin concern right now.
So grateful for dr dray and all of her informative videos. I've always struggled with acne and shes really helping me to understand understand my skin, its needs and keeping me away from a lot of expensive products that are/will not help me. I went to my first derm appointment today and they're not all as helpful and caring as she is and that's certain. If you're out there, thank you!!
I use it as a low-impact exfoliant by mixing a half-pea of Dela Cruz 10% ointment with a quarter size of 20% urea cream. It has been great for rosacea including my ocular rosacea. Two nights a week is plenty, don't overdo it. Hydrate with glycerine or HA toner then moisturise with oat moisturiser the next day.
Hi Dr. Dray! What are your thoughts on the Sal3 bar soap?
Ingredients: 3% salicylic acid, 10% sulfur
Inactive ingredients: saponified palm and palm kernel oils, glycerin, lanolin, cocamide DEA, ethanol, titanium dioxide
Thank you so much for your advice!🙏🏼
Per your suggestion I started using the de la Cruz sulfur and so far love the results and the price. Thank you Dr. Dray for such amazing recommendations.
how do you apply it??
Kate Somerville sulfur acme wash has been life changing
My dermatologist here in Omaha told me I have hormonal acne by looking at me for like 5 seconds. Not saying that's bad or anything...just made me skeptical. She put me on an oral antibiotic for the first 2 months (can't remember which one) along with tretinoin gel and spironolactone. (I'm also an RN so I kinda know what everything is that I'm taking.) Currently, we switched and I'm on clindamycin gel, spironolactone 150mg/day, and when I feel like I have little breakouts on my forehead from sweating during the summer here I use a special soap only on my forehead. But really I use that special soap every day on my whole face bc I feel like it's made my face look better. That special soap you ask? DermaHarmony 10% Sulfur 3% Salicylic Acid Bar Soap 3.7 oz. (bought on Amazon for $11 for 2 bars of soap). Oh, and my skin (body) is super dry, so she had me switch my body wash too...which I also bought on Amazon. I now am super loyal and use Dove DermaSeries Dry Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Body Wash, 15.8 oz. (for $8.27 right now on Amazon). It's really good stuff, but my body is still really itchy and dry. I itch all day long and can see areas on my body (arms, feet right now) that are covered in a layer of white patchy skin that needs to get scratched off bc it's just all dead skin sitting there. And it's itchy!! All the cream and lotion in the world won't help this itch. I dry brush. I even do it in both directions. I usually end up with piles of dead skin when I'm done. It's gross. Everyone has issues of some sort I suppose!
Bit late to the party but, if it helps, (UK) Malki Dead Sea Sulphur Soap helped me a lot with the papules and pustules of rosacea. Didn’t aggravate my skin and I just used it as my second cleanse until they were under control and then once a week for maintenance. Doesn’t make me red or dry. FYI I follow with ‘Buffet’ from The Ordinary and Azelaic Acid from The Ordinary + a moisturiser. Clear skin at last (with just the little capillaries (victims of when it was really bad 😕) to deal with at a later date but smooth and non inflamed - yay!) Hope this helps xx
Purchased Prosacea today and trying it out for the first time tonight! No idea what the results will be, but it feels nice and light and soothing on my skin. Crossing my fingers for great results!
keep me posted!
Dr Dray Will do!
could you do a video on a minimalistic skincare routine for young men?
N K, Dr. Dray has reviewed men's products in some of her drugstore product reviews.
Fragrance free SPF (30 or more) in the morning (and day), fragrance free cleanser, fragrance free moisturizer.
Yes! A Mens/Young men's Skincare Bootcamp Video please!
Actually, all of her videos are gender neutral. If you check out her own skincare routine it’s quite minimalistic and would probably help.
@J .S we aren't lazy - just efficient multi taskers who don't want to spend hours thinking about these things! (although doing a mask and doing all the korean toners and essences and serums is extremely relaxing! but not for every day!)
I wish I could send you a picture of my daughters cheeks, she has redness and her pediatrician has told me since the day she was born it is KP and that she will grow out of it ... she is 15 and well she still has it . I have taken her to several dermatologist and they all say it’s KP and she will grow out of it . I just want to help her feel more confident. 😢. Thank you for all you do , your channel is so helpful.
I saw someone here on TH-cam said they used the cerave rough and bumpy skin on her face and that helped.
Lactic acid can help with keratosis pilaris
I feel so much smarter watching dr dray. Also I’m essentially a skin care expert now
Dr Dray, thank you for the amazing video, as usual! Information on Demodex and Rosacea is especially useful.
I bought the De La Cruz ointment you recommend, and i really like it. EVERYTHING usually clogs my pores, but this doesn't! However, I did some research and found that the polyethylene glycol, an ingredient in the ointment, is often contaminated with carcinogenic substances. I'm hoping to find a quality sulfur powder and mix it with water to make a mask.
I LOVE the del la cruz sufer treatment, it was one of my favorite weapons when I had severe acne brekouts, it would cut the pimples down by half overnight. Worked even quicker than benzoyl peroxide.
I also really love, and still use, the queen helene mint julep mask. It makes my pores look smaller, controls oil, and helps fight acne. Even though my acne is under control with differin, I still use this once a week.
It is really gentle to, as far as an acne spot treatment
im sorry this is two years late😭 but do you leave the de la cruz sulfur on overnight? or just 10-20 mins and then wash it off? thank you💕
Do sulfur face washes work as well as the masks? As always, thank you for some of the most educational videos on TH-cam.
In Trinidad, West Indies we have a product duo called MusGo sulphur soap and MusGo Lota ointment ( Lota is our common name for tinea versicolour) produced by Bartlett Cosmetics a local company. The soap foam is left on the skin for a few minutes then the ointment .
I think I might start using the De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment to help aid in the diminishment of the black heads and clogged pores on my nose. I never really had intense acne but I have always had clogged pores and little black heads on my nose sighhhh.
let me know how it works out and Happy Monday!
Buy it from CVS (if you have one nearby), it's near the other Spanish products. If it doesn't fair well on your skin, their return policy is awesome.
@@DrDrayzday my chin blackheads are finally going away, after about 4 applications of De La Cruz. I've been using BHA, adapalene and just started tretinoin.
Did it work?
@@jaeent6074 yes. I'm still seeing improvement
We are so lucky to have you Dr. Dray! Thank you so much for making such detailed videos for us.
I've learned so much from you Dr. Dray and my skin looks better. Thanks for educting us and sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thanks for watching!
I bought some Prosacea yesterday. Should I moisturize my face first, let it dry, and then apply Prosacea? Or should the Prosacea go on first, then moisturizer? Does it even matter? Before I started watching your videos, I couldn't figure out why every moisturizer I tried was making my face sting and itch, why sunblock was burning my eyes, and why exfoliating my face wasn't improving the appearance of dry patches on my red cheeks. For the past several months, I have been using Cerave moisturizer, Cetaphil Cleanser, and mineral sunscreens. I will never exfoliate my face again. My skin is so much calmer now and it's because of you. Thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge. You have helped me and so many others more than you will ever know.
I like the Saturn Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask from Sunday Riley.
This video was so informative tyyy Dr.Dray I’m not struggling with acne but I feel like when I go to college and finally graduate as a dermatology these tips will come in hand 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙆🏻♂️
You said not to put on wounds or open sores, wouldn't you consider pimples a type of open wound?
Right thats what i was thinking
RICHNESS’O KARA Unless you just popped the pimple, it is not an open wound.
Hi there!! Love this video. I know that you mentioned that sulfur can be used with tretinoin which is wonderful! I would like your advice on how to incorporate it into my routine.
The AcneFree Therapeutic Sulfur mask is something I’ve had lots of luck with. It’s available at Walgreens
TFS!
These videos are so incredibly useful! Thank you! I love learning about how the ingredients and feeling a bit more informed when taking care of my skin.
Pls review Paula's Choice! I'm sure you've heard this before. Love your vids.!! xoxox
Do you have something specific in mind? Paula's Choice sells *a lot* of items
@@RunnerAAA probably the exfoliants and toners
But Paula gives the ph level of her exfoliates. That makes a huge difference
Thank you for your daily effort to provide reliable and helpful skincare information to us, consumers! 🤗🙏
Thank you so much! This video was so helpful, especially the product comparisons for which you would recommend for rosacea/acne/etc! I had no idea retinal was bad for rosacea. So much good information packed in one video 😊
Worked up the courage to visit a dermatologist to look at some suspicious spots I had and he has diagnosed me with mild rosacea so I'm interested in trying out one of these products to see if it helps tone down the redness.
I feel like I have to go and sit in the corner with the other people that aren't allowed any fun as he suggests no alcohol, no coffee, no chocolate and no spicy foods and they are all my favourite things :(. I have the no sun one already covered thanks to you!
Glad you were able to see a derm!
@9:30 I just want to say when I use my sulfer treatment I always do a double cleanse to get the grainy feel off just incase.
Thank you so much for sharing this information, l have always have a good skin but 1 day, l woke up with spots all over my forehead that is itchy and sometimes burns. I noticed this after my scalp was itching me like crazy. I tried everything under the sun to help with the spots on my forehead but it keeps going and coming back and spreading all over my forehead. I am using Sulfur now and ooo boy, my forehead looks better and the spots is disappearing although leaving scars but am happy with the outcome, l will treat the scars gradually.
So, hmmm not sure what to think. There's a range called clearogen. It's wash, toner and treatment creams (AM BP 2.5% and PM Sulfur %3) I'd love you to check these out. Theyre available online.
I just joined the Totoro club.....amazon says Totoro customers also bought Hada Labo and Bubba cups! Hmmmmmm 🙃
Lianna Keller 😆
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How often should one apply a sulfur mask? Thanks for the interesting info!!!
Salicylic acid was number one go to treatment for acne and I'd have to leave it on overnight until I discovered sulfur. I am using de la Cruz sulfur as a mask. Thanks Dr Dray.
Do you leave it on overnight?
@@so_5464 yes, that would be the salicylic serum.
We used the 10% sulfur ointment together with an activated charcoal mask by accident and it resulted in a minor skin burn. Luckily it healed within a week.
Omg I found those sulfur products on iherb and I wanted to ask for a review on them! I think I'm going to buy the first ointment you reviewed and the mask
I’m going for the earth‘s care acne treatment for the sebaceous filaments on my nose! Thanks, beautiful doc!
Oh my gosh, I just found out about the sulfer ointment a few days ago and was going to post a question about it! You read my mind. Thanks so much for the video Dr. Dray!! Hope you're having a fabulous day!! 💚
I use this sulphur acne treatment that is 4% precipitatie sulphur. It’s locally produced in my country Singapore. The smell is kinda off for me but it works. And it’s about $7 or less
hi, can i know the name of the product?
I like the Heritage Sulfur soap better than Kate Somerville’s EradiKate cleanser(3%). For treatment, I loooooove Sunday Riley’s Saturn mask (10% with Niacinamide, Manuka honey, zinc & tea tree) that stuff is incredible and I do like Kate Somerville drying lotion for spot treating at night (also 10%)
Your skin is flawless and glowy!
i loveee my grisi sulfur soap! got rid of 80 percent of my redness after a week so far, and killed off the pimple that was starting to form on my cheek. ☺️☺️🙏🙏
Thanks Dr. Dray, going to try one of these for my rosacea. Nothing topical has really helped a lot so far for me.
Thanks for watching
So informative as always- I look forward to your videos every day, thank you for sharing!
I used to have hormonal acne; the birth control pill took care of most of it. Acne is no joke and I had it on extremely dry skin, so the pharmacy had to make the medication into a nice greasy salve. I had tried Clearasil and had dried my skin out terribly! This was before the doctor came to the conclusion it was hormonal. A great dermatologist is worth her/his weight in gold! ;) :)
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The PTR mask is a must for me, every few months I get a cystic "unicorn" bump between my brows. And this mask will get rid of it within a few days vs. Before I would have the bump for WEEKS to MONTHS. Also I dont find ptr to smell bad at all. Luckily it was randomly on sale at Sephora when I bought my 2nd tub. But 1 tub lasts a long time and its a lot cheaper than my copay for a one time derm visit to get it injected.
glad to hear it helps!
I really LOVE the Rodan and fields sulfur cleanser from their acne line. I used their products for a bit and used the rosacea line and that cleanser once daily. I’ve since moved to more affordable products but still purchase that cleanser because I haven’t found anything like it elsewhere and the sulfur really does calm my rosacea
I was about to ask if you found a dupe for the cleanser....b/c i love it too. I've been using a inexpensive 10% sulfur bar soap that I like!
Could you please do a video on what to drink for a beautiful skin... Thanks 😊💐
I just wanna stop and comment and say hello dr dray!!! You're videos are so amazing! The knowledge and delivery makes it easy to understand and learn so much! Never a dull video thanks for putting out great content ,much love xxx
thanks for watching!
Thank you dr. Dray first day using the De la Cruz Sulfur ointment ❤️
:)
I have been to Fiji and went in the mud baths there. My skin on my arms had little dots and after sitting in the mud for a while I noticed when we washed off my arms were clear. It is definitely the sulphur. Going to try this for my son who has blemishes on his face. Wish I could bottle the Fijian mud. 😬
Sulfur is one of my “must haves” for acne spot treatment. The last couple of months I’ve been using the Peter Thomas Roth and love it. Another holy grail is Proactiv refining mask with 6% sulfur, not sure if it’s still available.
Killing it as always with your content!! Need a love button. You are awesome! I have tried the sulfur mask from the DMK line. Worked well for my contact dermatitis. Thank you so much for your teachings, suggestions and time! 💕
Thanks Ms Kristin!
I've been using Prosecea for my rosecea for a couple years and it works well for me.
Dannelle Utsch does it help with the redness? I don’t get bumps, but my cheeks are persistently red.
@@annieemason I get the bumps, so it mostly cures the bumps for me and transcendental to that the redness because my bumps are gone. Give it a try though, it's not expensive. Another tip is to wash your face with a anti dandruff shampoo during flares, they are made to treat the yeast that cause dandruff which is the same yeast that causes Rosecea. For the appearance of redness, I use a green tinted moisturizer from Eucerine (alternatively there are green tinted primers that also work) and It Cosmetics CC Creme, these just help cosmetically.
glad to hear!
Insightful video. It's a shame it's impossible to find sulfur products in the UK. No pharmacies nor supermarkets seem to stock it. Only online sadly.
omg the de la cruz!!!! idk how many times i’ve used that in highschool!!! glad to know it’s good because i stopped using it since i wasn’t sure 😂
Do u wash it off or leave it on?
What do you recommend for discolored elbows?
Make sure to keep them moisturized preferably after the shower while there damp put on a nice thick cream☺️
Look for body moisturizers with vitamin c or b3 (niacinimide)
You could also use a hydroquinone cream such as porcelana or nadiola on the affected areas just make sure to use sunscreen in the day time☺️
If you do not like hydroquinone then the ordrinary have a number of vitamin c creams and powders(you can mix into a normal body lotion)
They also have an alpha-arbutin serum that can halt pigment as well.
(I'm a licensed aesthetician in saying all this just for some credential confidence)
Hope this helps good luck!🖖🏻☺️
I read that as eyebrows lol i was so confused
Dr Dray your skin looks bright and glowy here.. Are you currently testing out something for brighter skin that can help with melanin inhibition? Or supplements? Found the update on msm helpful.. Thank you!
Happy Monday Dr Dray! Do you recommend to put moisturizer before sulfur or after? I'm thinking to use the de la Cruz one. Thank you in advance!
I cured my cystic acne with a sulfur pomade called "Resodermil" it costed 1.5Eur and was sadly banned in my country (Portugal) a few years ago, together with all sulfur products. Sulfur saved my skin and it was the only thing that truly made a difference after years trying to find a solution. Thank you for your videos, I am a huge fan!
Proactive clarifying mask with sulfur is everything. you just apply a thin layer and it dries everything out but has moisturizing and calming ingredients. I buy it on repeat !! I like it a lot better than Peter Thomas Roth (by far)
Sometimes I have flare up of fungal acne and found that my dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole helped me combat it but dried it so much that only shea butter would moisturize my face. Is switching to a sulfur containing cleanser be a better alternative for me? Thank you Dr. Dray xx
sulfur is less drying than the shampoos
Such a great educational video, thank you so much for sharing 🤩🙏🏻 And I just love your down to earth style in all your videos that you post 🥰
Yay!! I just asked for a review of Prosacea and here it is! I just started using it for my rosacea and the sulpher ingrediant had me worried.
glad you found it...i think i responded to your prior comment on the other video a few minutes ago
@@DrDrayzday Hahaha! Yes, you did. Thank you!
Dr Dray, I would like to know if you can tell me what you have on your face in this video? You look so pretty. Your skin tone is so smooth and consistent in color.
sunscreen, Thanks!
Dr Dray which one?
Thank you for this great information! De La Cruz doesn't list the type of sulfur they use. I bought their dry powdered version and it was sublimed sulfur. So I'm wondering how we can be certain the ointment contains precipitated sulfur?
Can u do a video on all the vitamins and minerals u take and which is good for which conditions?
Enjoyed:)👍🏼 Have used alba botanical fast fix tinted zit zapper 6%sulfur to dab on a pimple and also used the PTR sulfur mask (like both)!! Happy Monday;)🤠🐶
Susan Bochy Happy Monday Ms Susan!! Take care!!
Yeah the alba one is great! Happy Monday!
Extremely informative! I will pick some sulphur up! Thank you!
Happy Monday!
*Happy Monday, Dr. Phenomenal aka Dr. Dray. Is sulfur at all helpful for subaceous hyperplasia? Have a great week!*
Love your material! You are so knowledgeable and you dig deep Into a subject
Would sulfur be better than Urea as a keralytic?
I’m in my 60’s & have great skin… however, the past 3 years I started getting small white spots on my legs opposite of dark freckles)
How can I restore my tan to those areas. Will sulfur cream work?
Would love a video talking about the use of high frequency on acne :)
How would I add the sulfur lotion into a routine for acne with Differin? At night I am using Hado Labo cleansing oil, Cerave Hydrating cleanser, Hado Labo Skin Plumping Gel, Cerave PM Moisturizer, and Differin. In the morning I’m use Zapzyt cleanser, Hado Labo Plumping Gel, Cerave in the tub, and Elta MD UV Pure. Thanks for your videos! Hopefully I’m on my way to healthier and clearer skin!
Happy Monday Dr. Dray! I use Dr Dennis Gross's sulfur mask. If I have a pimple I would just dot some on at night and cleanse my face in the morning. It has been helpful in shortening the duration of the pimple. I just started using Differin after watching your videos. I am having small breakouts because of it. Can I still apply a small dot of the sulfur cream to the pimple/pimples at night after I apply the Differin?