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Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Mask
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About this product

A 10% sulfur clay mask with kaolin, bentonite clay, and aloe vera designed to unclog pores, control oil, and treat acne and bacteria.

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Oily skinAcne-prone skin
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The Guru Index verdict

84%

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What the gurus are saying

Dermatologists strongly endorse this mask for acne-prone and oily skin, praising its high sulfur concentration (10%) and pleasant spa-like scent compared to other sulfur products. The consensus benefit is effective pore-clearing and bacterial control without leaving skin stripped. The main caution is sulfur's inherent smell can transfer to laundry and washcloths, so rinsing thoroughly in the shower is advised. Use once or twice weekly to avoid irritation; those with sensitive or dry skin should patch test first.
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Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidSPFAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Sulfur (10%), Water/​Aqua/​Eau, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bentonite, Kaolin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance/​Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin

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"My favorite Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Mask is really cool. If you are using the mask you're going to want to apply it, let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes, that's how long it takes for it to dry, and then wash it off completely. Don't wipe it off with a washcloth because your washcloth and your entire laundry is going to stink for a hot minute. Rather hop in the shower, wash it off really good, and then use your barrier creams like La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm on top to help heal that barrier."
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All 3 takes from Dr. Aleksandra Brown
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"Sulfur kills yeast bacteria it will eliminate anything on your face. The downside to sulfur is that it really is stinky and a lot of people don't like the smell of it. I recently have been using the mask from Peter Thomas Roth. It's a 10% sulfur mask you apply it, leave it on 10 to 15 minutes until it dries, and then rinse it off. I would only recommend doing the mask maybe once a week so it doesn't irritate or dry your skin."
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"My favorite Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Mask is really cool. If you are using the mask you're going to want to apply it, let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes, that's how long it takes for it to dry, and then wash it off completely. Don't wipe it off with a washcloth because your washcloth and your entire laundry is going to stink for a hot minute. Rather hop in the shower, wash it off really good, and then use your barrier creams like La Roche Posay Cicaplast Balm on top to help heal that barrier."
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"I do like this in a mask form rather than a cleanser because mask is going to be more of a leave on so you have higher contact time compared to cleanser. The Peter Thomas Roth mask doesn't have that nasty smell it actually smells pretty good to me. You apply it leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and rinse off it does not leave any residual smell whatsoever. The key benefits of sulfur is that it will help control the oil minimize clogged pores and reduce the shine it's also antibacterial so will help with acne as well as yeast and Demodex mites that we often get on our faces. If you suffer from acne seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff or rosacea it is ideal for oily and acne prone skin. If your skin is normal to combination I think you're still okay to try this mask however if your skin is sensitive you may want to do like a patch test before you use it on your entire face. The Peter Thomas Roth mask contains sulfur 10% which will help minimize the oil clear the clogged pores and its antibacterial properties will help with acne it also contains kaolin and Bentonite Clays which help draw impurities out from the pores further increasing the potency of the mask and aloe vera which will soothe and hydrate a little bit so you don't get too much irritation."
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"Peter Thomas Roth has a sulfur mask that you can actually use as a mask and wash off too. His is a 10% sulfur mask with kaolin and bentonite clay to help absorb oil plus zinc oxide to calm your skin. It retails for $52 but it is 10% sulfur versus 3% of Kate Somerville, so I would urge you to try that one out if you cannot try the Kate Somerville. But if you're very sensitive and on the drier side maybe go for the Kate Somerville and not the Peter Thomas."
All 2 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
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"Peter Thomas Roth has a sulfur mask that you can actually use as a mask and wash off too. His is a 10% sulfur mask with kaolin and bentonite clay to help absorb oil plus zinc oxide to calm your skin. It retails for $52 but it is 10% sulfur versus 3% of Kate Somerville, so I would urge you to try that one out if you cannot try the Kate Somerville. But if you're very sensitive and on the drier side maybe go for the Kate Somerville and not the Peter Thomas."
Sulfur: Underrated Ingredient for a Clear Skin! | Dr. Shereene Idriss
"Peter Thomas Roth has a $52 10% sulfur mask that does not stink unlike the D Cruz which really does smell bad. This one smells kind of like a spa. It is a clay mask with kaolin and Bentonite clays to help absorb excess oil and purify the skin. It also has aloe vera to help calm the skin down. So this is a great option for a full face of acne and one that I would say is really easy and really nice and hydrating and delicate on the skin. You don't feel like your skin feels over stripped when you use this."
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"It's called the Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Mask for acne. If you have acne and you do not have clear skin yet and you are not using a sulfur product, get this and try it out because sulfur is really the unsung hero in treating acne people overlook it all the time. You can use it a couple times a week. It helps unclog the pores and decreases some of that acne causing bacteria on the skin."
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