Sulfur is an element found in several minerals, but in nature it can also be considered native because in some cases it is found pure.
Regarding its use are extensive studies have been done which led to establish the benefits: sulfur in the form of soap it is particularly suitable for those who have problems with oily skin, with enlarged pores and blackheads. Let's see together how it works.
In addition to use sulfur soap, find out in this video how to get rid of blackheads from the face forever.
Sulfur soap: origins and properties
The history of sulfur it dates back to many years ago, when they began to spread spa treatments. The sulphurous waters (rich in sulfur) of the thermal baths they constituted a valid cure for problems not only of the skin. From the vapors released in spas sulfur was obtained and then used in the form of soap.
Il sulfur soap is known in particular for its antibacterial and purifying properties, thus helps to normalize the skin restoring the lost balance and acts well on oily skin characterized by pimples, blackheads and excess sebum.
Usually the most common format present on the market is the soap, but sulfur is also found in liquid form, often used as an ingredient main in some skincare products routine: face creams, scrubs and cleansers for body and hair, just to name a few. Indeed the astringent and purifying properties of sulfur they can act effectively not only on the face, but also on the body and scalp.
All the benefits of sulfur soap
As we have seen, sulfur is capable of bring numerous benefits to the body not only at the skin level, this is because it is able to detoxify and purify the whole organism as well.
Let's recap and list all the actions that sulfur soap is able to perform:
- Antifungal
Fungal infections are very common, but with a sulfur ointment and cleansing the area with soap, you will immediately see improvement.
- antiinflammatory
How can sulfur help you if you have an inflamed area? It stimulates cortisol, blocks inflammation and acts as a natural pain reliever.
- Sebum regulator
Wash your face regularly with a sulfur soap and if you have oily skin, you will be able to normalize the production of excess sebum with this method.
- Antioxidant
Sulfur also exists in the form of supplements that will counteract free radicals for an immediate antioxidant action.
- Exfoliating
The exfoliating property of sulfur soap is also and above all due to its astringent function. After a few uses, oily skin will appear firmer and smoother, free from pimples and blackheads.
- Astringent
To counteract small pimples, wash your face with sulfur soap, after a few hours you will notice a reduction in both swelling and inflammation that usually accompany the pimple coming out.
- Regenerating
Sulfur helps normalize oily and oily skin, thus resulting in a regenerating action on the skin.
How to use sulfur soap
The degreasing action of sulfur soap it may be greater if you take a warm bath or shower before using it to open the pores through the steam. If you have to use sulfur soap on your face, first it is it is essential to remove all traces of make-up and any creams.
For the face you have two possible ways:
- rub sulfur soap on your hands, allows you to create a generous foam and then massage on the moistened face.
- Moisten your face e gently scrub the soap at strategic points such as forehead, nose, chin and cheekbones. Then proceed to massage with your hands.
Finally rinse thoroughly and dry the skin by dabbing it, but without rubbing. At this point apply a generous dose of moisturizer specific for your skin type.
For the body:
- do one hot shower to prepare the skin
- rub the soap in the critical places such as the back where the onset of blackheads is frequent
- rinse abundantly and moisturizes the area with a body cream
And on the hair?
With the company sulfur soap an emulsion can be obtained (by rubbing it between clean hands and adding water) from apply on the hair as if it were a shampoo, massaging the entire scalp. In this way, the sulfur will eliminate the excess sebum avoiding the "greasy" effect of the fat hair e preventing the appearance of dandruff.
Sulfur soap: when to use it and when to avoid it
The overview we have done so far regarding the sulfur soap, suggests that it is a specific product for impure and oily skin. It is good, however, to pause for a moment and understand when to use the sulfur soap is recommended and when it is best to avoid it.
Uses a sulfur bar of soap if you have:
- Combination and oily skin
- Blackheads
- Acne
- Pimples
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Oily dandruff
The dermatologist might advise you on the use of sulfur-based products even in the cases of psoriasis, rosacea or scabies. For these and other skin diseases it is always good to consult a specialist and avoid doing it yourself.
But that's not all. Seen from the top tissue regeneration power, the formation of antibodies and blood circulation, sulfur soap is very important to treat
- Rheumatism
- Respiratory disorders
- Inflammations and dermatological pathologies
- Intestinal problems
- Swelling or edema
Evita sulfur-based products and cosmetics:
- if you are allergic to the mineral
- if you suffer from widespread redness
- Have you got a delicate skinao dry
- is preferably used for cleansing of intimate areas especially in pregnancy
As you can see, the use of sulfur soaps is not for everyone, in case of delicate or dry skin the mineral would do that make the situation even worse, resulting too aggressive and not at all effective. Solid soaps develop, in contact with water, a basic pH that interferes with the acidic one of the skin. Used for too frequent washing it can compromise the skin's natural defenses.
The advice we give you is always to observe: if you have oily skin, but after a few washings with sulfur soap you see it normalized, stop using it which you will eventually resume after a few days if the sebum becomes excessive again.
5 curiosities about sulfur
We have focused attention on benefits and properties of sulfur soap, but now we also want to reveal some curiosities.
- Many consider sulfur the "mineral of beauty" precisely because of its many uses and the benefits it can bring to the skin.
- The mineral and its dust are usually yellow in color and it is precisely this characteristic that often affects the final color of the sulfur soap.
- Sulfur soap it is renowned for a particular smell and often unwelcome, defined by many as "rotten egg". Precisely for this reason many sulfur soaps they are enriched with fragrances often created through the use of essential oils.
- Sulfur in nature does not stink, despite having become famous for this very aspect. It is the bond with hydrogen that gives off the not-so-pleasant scent.
- Sulfur occurs naturally in some foods of animal origin such as meat, fish, eggs, milk and cheeses; however, some vegetables such as garlic, onion, legumes and cabbage also contain it.
Where to buy sulfur soap?
If you've come to read this far, surely a question will arise spontaneously: ma where can i buy sulfur soap? In reality it is a very common product that you can easily find in herbal medicine, in shops of natural products or in the departments dedicated to body care in large supermarkets.
If you can't find it, you can search online and find numerous and valid proposals from retailers all over Italy.
Before buying it is important knowing how to navigate the various types of sulfur soap, in fact not all are the same: what makes the difference is the amount of sulfur present in the soap, in some it will be much higher. Remember: the higher the sulfur concentration e the higher the astringent power and purifying soap. For combination skin, choose a soap with a low amount of sulfur.
How to make a sulfur bar of soap at home
create a custom sulfur cleaner and suitable for your skin type, we want to suggest you one simple recipe that will allow you to easily prepare the product at home. What do you need?
- 200g of soap (Marseille soap or natural soap is also fine)
- 100ml of water
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sulfur (available in herbalist's shop)
- 1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil (with moisturizing power)
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil (to perfume the soap and increase the healing action)
- 5 drops of tea tree essential oil (with astringent and anti-inflammatory power)
Here is the procedure:
1 - Grate the soap thinly, put it in a hermetically sealed jar and that it is heat resistant.
2 - Prepare a saucepan of water and a cloth where you will go to place the jar to melt the soap in a bain-marie.
3 - When the soap it will begin to melt add the water required by the recipe inside the jar.
4 - Bring to a boil, let 20 minutes pass over very low heat, then remove the jar. Now add the powdered sulfur and sweet almond oil.
5 - Close the jar and do it cook in a bain-marie for another 15 minutes. Now remove the jar and mix the mush wella created inside.
6 - Close the jar and put it back in the water bath for another 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, extract everything and add the essential oils provided.
7 - If you want use stencils to give shape to the soap, pour the mixture when it is still liquid.
8 - Before using your bars of soap, leave them to cool for at least 2 weeks.
