Sulfur Refining Mask

A naturally occurring mineral that effectively kills acne bacteria, draws out oils and impurities, reduces inflammation, and decongests pores.

Smoothing and firming, this gentle clay absorbs excess oil and purifies the pores without drying the skin.

Sourced from lush volcanic ash, this mineral-rich clay with negatively-charged molecules binds to bacteria and congestion in the pores to detoxify the skin and refine the pores.

This humectant and emollient relieves dryness and softens the skin by attracting and holding moisture.

This natural mineral controls excess oil production, reduces inflammation, and aids in the recovery of damaged tissue.

Active Ingredient: Sulfur 3%
Also Contains: Purified Water, Kaolin, Bentonite, Propylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Polysorbate-20, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance.

The Sulfur Refining Mask is perfect for most skin types as it detoxifies, mildly exfoliates, and brightens the skin. Those with acne-prone skin benefit from its antibacterial properties as it helps to accelerate the clearing process and is a highly recommended addition to our Clear Skincare Set.

Learn more about how the Sulfur Refining Mask can benefit your skin type.

For best results, we recommend using the Sulfur Refining Mask once a week. Oilier skin types can use the mask twice weekly as long as the skin is not dehydrated.

Aside from being used as a traditional facial mask, the Sulfur Refining Mask can also be used:

To give the skin a quick deep pore cleanse. Massage the Sulfur Refining Mask on the skin for 60 seconds with a little lukewarm water after cleansing the face. It can also be mixed with a small amount of our Skin Smoothing Polish for added exfoliation.

Plus it can be used as a spot treatment at night after the last step of your skincare regimen. Simply dot a small amount on any active breakout and leave it on while you sleep.

Finally, this mask can be used in combination with our Pumpkin Enzyme Mask or Cucumber Cooling Mask as part of our Multi-Masking Method.

Just like some people love cilantro and others think it tastes like soap, there are “super smellers” who notice a strong odor from products containing sulfur.

Most only notice a slight earthy scent, but those who are sensitive can find it to be very stinky. While rinsing off the product takes care of most of the scent, following with a toner will remove any last traces of odor.

You can read more about this weird smelling ingredient by clicking here.

The Sulfur Refining Mask is bottled in an airless jar. To dispense, remove the top lid, press down on the platform and the mask will dispense through the hole in the middle. Be sure to use 4 full pumps for each application.

When you can’t dispense any more product from the jar, twist off the top and you will have one application left in the jar to tide you over until your next jar arrives.

While it’s common to see the directions for clay masks suggest leaving the mask on the skin until it dries completely, the process of a clay mask drying on the skin actually does more harm than good.

As the clay dries, it not only pulls oil and impurities from the skin, but ultimately pulls moisture if left on too long which leads to excessive dehydration.

In order to work effectively, a clay mask only needs to remain on the skin for a short period of time and should be removed before it dries. We have found that 3 minutes is ideal for most skin types but if you have drier skin remove the mask after 1-2 minutes.

Click here to learn more about other masking myths that may be harming your skin. 

We always recommend that you check with your doctor first, but the Sulfur Refining Mask is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Click here to learn more about Pregnancy Safe Skincare.

While Sulfa and Sulfur look and sound similar, they are actually two different ingredients. Sulfa is a prescription antibiotic and Sulfur is a naturally occurring element. Therefore, our Sulfur Refining Mask is safe to use if you have a Sulfa allergy.