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Hi!

I have been using the sulfur W/ sylicic acid for 2 weeks, and already see improvement! I'm really impressed. I haven't had any new breakouts. I now have my 14 year old son using it as well. I will definately recommend this soap to anyone I know with skin problems!

Kudos!!! : )

karen

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i have a few sebaceous hyperplasia's that i would like to dry up .and get rid of in a way that won't show while i'am doing it, can you recomend something for that? thank you for your help in this matter. how about retin-a or a strong sulfur face soap?

frank

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Here's some info I found on the web. I use their SAL-3 salicylic acid and sulfur soap, and it works just fine for me.

Category
Antiacne agent, topical
Antiseborrheic
Keratolytic, topical

Description
Salicylic acid and sulfur (sal-i-SILL-ik AS-id and SUL-fur) combination is used to treat acne and other skin disorders and dandruff and other scalp disorders, such as seborrheic dermatitis.

It is still available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on its use, should you have a medical condition.



Karen

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I would love to see this company make a body lotion with sulfur and salicylic Acid that is afordable. I live in the great lakes region where we get cold and snowy winters. Sometimes you need a body lotion, even though you have oily/acne skin. I have acne on my back and face. I also have kerotosis pilaris (which is like acne) on my arms and legs. I have found that the bar soap works great. However, I would love to see a body lotion come out, as the ones on the market have to many acne ingredients in them. Something to think about, huh?

Pam

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hey iwas wonderin if anyone uses it on bad back acne? does it work? cause i ordered the soap, i havent gotten as yet, jus wonderin if it was worth buying..

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Hi!

I just ordered a couple of bars of the soap. I am a 37 yr. old female, with adult cystic acne. I have tried everything but Accutane....cuz I'm a chicken. My acne isn't horrible, but when I do break out, it can take over a week to heal. Large bumps under my skin that never "come to a head".....just hurt like hell. Does anyone out there have cystic acne and use this product? How is it going?

Karen

karen

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I would like to hear from someone who has used both the old sulfur soap and the new salicytic acid/sulful soap......any difference in results?????

karen

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The service is A+, they communicate really well, and I got the shipment in less than a week. And I want to recommend them.

And the sulfur soap seems to be really helping my son. He noticed a difference right away - skin tightened - it seems to really dry the skin a lot, which is a godsend because his is so oily at this age - 15.

It is clearing, - he's been on a wash program - three times a day - for a month now. Soooo, we're staying with the program.

thanks
G

Ginny

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I am really happy to see that you are now also offering a new salicylic acid and sulfur soap. I just placed an order, for this soap, and can't wait to try it.

My dermatologist recommends that I use salicylic acid together with my wash program. She has always said that if I wanted to, I could use a soap, with a salicylic acid - then I could save a step. I am using a product called SalAc a 2% Salicylic Acid, which has really cut into my budget - that 6oz bottle of SalAc costs almost $15, with tax ! and it's a little bit of a hassle to wash, and dry, and then apply the SalAc.

So am I happy to find your new acne soap. Like I said, ship it fast, 'cause I want to try it!

J.C.W

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Happy New Year to all!

In Europe Sulphur Treatments are prescribed by Medical Doctors for Arthritis. Supposedly it helps. Is there anything available in the US in form of cream to be applied to, or to be taken in the form of a bath to help for Arthritis in your hands and fingers?
I'd appreciate any information.
Thank you,
Christa M. Krieg

PS. I have sensitive skin and often react with a rash to different substances.

Christa M. Krieg

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I've had good success washing with this soap.

I have had Rosacea for years, and the sulfur seems to really help.



John S.

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I've been told this sulfur soap is good for back acne and around my arms.

I've never tried it - anybody out there - can you tell me if it works???

Thanks! Merry Christmas~

Josh

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I like the soap from sulfursoap.com. Thanks, you guys. I appreciate your good service and the soap really helps.

Here is another brand that I used to use before- they are both good, the Stiefel brand costs more money, though ! So, I recommend the soap at www.sulfursoap.com




They asked if I would make a recommendation - and I just did! For you all who have not tried sulfur soap, or the people at sulfursoap.com, they are the best!

Thanks again.



Just me

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Does anybody have any experience using sulfur soap for psoriasis?

I understand that the sulfur is very good for helping to heal the skin.

Please let me know if you have this experience.

HBean

Hal

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Hi!

Can you sent me back some information about

Sulfur(information about the Element).

Thanks

Shan

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does sulfur soap work good for blackheads?

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is this sulfur soap sold in stores too if so for how much

matt

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Speedy shipment of sulphur soap.

Received by air mail from you, this nice soap here in Capetown, South Africa so soon, after order.

And we plan on ordering more, as we like its qualities.

thank you,
Wilanda



Wilanda

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I've been using sulfur soap, along with other organic acne products.

I believe in holistic acne care, and sulfur skin treatment seems to work well for me.

Other remedies I like are things like using fresh cucumber slices to soothe my skin. I just peel cucumber and slice it real thin. Then I place it on my skin and on my eyes and lie down.

I believe this helps the skin, and it also relaxes me.

I use sulfur soap all over parts of my body that I believe needs it. It is especially good on oily spots.

Sulfur is documented also as anti infection and anti fungal. So I use it all over my body, where needed.

cheers.
AN

AN

Information I found that I would like to share:

Which treatment is best for acne?

Medication: Sulphur, Teatree Oil
Products, Acne Aid Bar, SulfurSoap.com, Acnederm, Clean Skin Anti-Acne, Clearasil Acne Treatment/facewash, Eskamel, Johnson's Clean & Clear, Salact,Salicyclic Acid.
Source: Over counter*
Mechanism of action: Remove comedones (blackheads/whiteheads), anti-bacterial
Type of acne: Minimal


Medication: Benzoyl Peroxide
Products: Benzac AC,W; Brevoxy, Clearasil Ultra Medication, Neutrogena Acne Mask, Oxy 5, 10; PanOxyl 5, 10
Source: Over counter*
Mechanism of action: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Type of acne: Mild


Medication: Adapalene, Topical Isotretinoin, Retinoic Acid
Products: Differin, Isotrex, Retin-A, ReTrieve, Stieva-A
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Remove comedones
Type of acne: Mild, Moderate


Medication: Topical Antibiotics
Products: Clindatech, Clindamycin 1% solution, Eryacne 2%
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Antibacterial
Type of acne: Mild, Moderate


Medication: Oral Anti-Androgen, Hormone therapy
Products: Androcur, Diane
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Reduce sebum secretion
Type of acne: Moderate, in females only


Medication: Oral antibiotics
Products: Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Minocycline, Sulphonamides, Tetracycline
Source: Prescription only**
Mechanism of action: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Type of acne: Moderate, Severe


Medication: Oral Retinoids
Products: Accure, Roaccutane
Source: Prescription from dermatologists only**
Mechanism of action: Reduces sebum secretion by shrinking sebaceous gland
Type of acne: Severe


These products may be used in combination over a period of time depending on acne severity.
* - Over-the-counter" refers to products which can be purchased without a prescription at a pharmacy (chemist) and sometimes from supermarkets.
** - Prescription only" refers to products which must be prescribed by a medical practitioner.
Source:
Skin - an education program
Dept of Dermatology
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.

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I am writing to say that I bought the sulfur soap. And I like it.

I use it everyday. It lathers real good. And it real dries my face, and seems to help my skin a lot.

It took about 2 weeks for me, then my acne started to go away.

I also followed the advice about diet, and exercise. I believe this helps too.



Michael

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Hi,

I've used sulfur soap for three years now.
I've used sulfur soap from www.sulfursoap.com, after discovering it earlier this year.

I like them, and I like the sulfur soap. It is my favorite.

thanks
CM

Constance M

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Sulfur Soap and sulphur ointment is used for scabies.

What information I found here in South Africa:

"Sulphur-containing products for scabies:
Sulfiram (syn. monosulfiram) is available in South Africa as a soap only; it is useful prophylactically in controlling outbreaks of scabies in boarding schools, institutions, hospitals and similar closed communities.

It is absorbed systemically and patients should be warned against possible disulfiram-like effects with alcohol. It may cause skin reactions in patients with proven thiuram hypersensitivity dermatitis.

Sulphur Ointment may be used as a scabicide or pediculocide and is especially useful in treating infants and small children (2.5 or 5% ointment). It is applied daily for 3 days.


Preparations include:

Sulfiram [INN]

(syn. tetraethylthiuram monosulphide, monosulfiram)

Tetmosol® Zeneca

Sulfur soap, minimum 5%


Sulphur Ointment (B.P.)

precipitated sulphur 10% in White Simple Ointment

Sulphur ointment 5% - dilute B.P. preparation with an equal part of soft paraffin


Petra S.

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I am so pleased with sulphur soap. It clears up my face so well. I use to be
embarrsed about my acne, but now i look good. I did before but now im not
anti- social. I am a customer for life . Keep up the good work you are my
angels THANKS SO MUCH

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I was curious how sulfur helped to combat acne.

So I did some research.

I found Hope Pharmaceuticals website on www.homepharm.com, and this is what they said about sulfur and acne,

"The exact mode of action of sulfur in the treatment of acne is unknown, but it has been reported that it inhibits the growth of P. acnes and the formation of free fatty acids."





s.h.

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I started using sulfur soap when I was a teenager, 30 years ago. My doctor recommended it to me. I remember that it dried up my skin, and worked wonders for me. I used it through most of my teenage years.

I've always had oily skin. After I got over the acne, I started having problems with dandruff, and psoriasis- especially in the winter months. I went the tradional route - using Head and Shoulders dandruff shampoo, and some of the other brands. I also had some problems with psoriasis.

In my late twenties, I was in a drug store and rediscovered that box of sulfur soap! And since then, I have been using it regularly.

I use it for my hair as a dandruff shampoo. Just take the bar and you get a lot of lather - I discovered that you really don't need that bottle at all! Marketing gimmick is all that bottle is! Yea, it's nice to have the liquid, but not really needed.

If the sulfur soap scares you about overdrying your hair, then just use a conditioner afterwards. I keep my hair pretty short, so it is never a bother for me.

And the sulfur has worked for my psoriasis, - I rarely have it anymore.

Now I have discovered this website ... and Lora at sulfursoap.com is always attentive for me, when I order.

thanks you guys!

Rick



Rick Fleming

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Does sulfur soap help get rid of tinea versicolor?


mw

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Hey, that was fast. I ordered it on Wednesday, and received it Saturday!

Thanks!



Carol

Sulfur is used to treat many kinds of skin disorders. Sulfur cream, lotion, ointment, and bar soap are used to treat acne. Sulfur ointment is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and scabies. Sulfur may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of sulfur for your medical condition.

Sulfur is available in the following dosage forms:

Topical

Cream (U.S. and Canada)
Lotion (U.S.)
Ointment (U.S.)
Bar soap (U.S. and Canada)

Before Using This Medicine

If you are using this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For topical sulfur preparations, the following should be considered:

AAllergies-

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sulfur. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.


Pregnancy-

Topical sulfur has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.


Breast-feeding-

Topical sulfur has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.


Children-

Although there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.


Older adults-

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. Although there is no specific information comparing use of sulfur in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.


Other medicines-

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin.



Proper Use of This Medicine


Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use it more often and do not use it for a longer period of time than recommended on the label, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes. If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water.

To use the cream or lotion form of this medicine:

Before applying the medicine, wash the affected areas with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Then apply enough medicine to cover the affected areas and rub in gently.

To use the ointment form of this medicine for seborrheic dermatitis:

Before applying the medicine, wash the affected areas with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Then apply enough medicine to cover the affected areas and rub in gently.

To use the ointment form of this medicine for scabies:

Before applying the medicine, wash your entire body with soap and water and dry thoroughly.
At bedtime, apply enough medicine to cover your entire body from the neck down and rub in gently. Leave the medicine on your body for 24 hours.
Before applying the medicine again, you may wash your entire body.
24 hours after the last treatment with this medicine, it is important that you thoroughly wash your entire body again.

To use the soap form of this medicine:

Work up a rich lather with the soap, using warm water. Wash the affected areas and rinse thoroughly. Apply again, and rub in gently for a few minutes. Remove excess lather with a towel or tissue without rinsing.


Dosing-

The dose of topical sulfur will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of topical sulfur. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For acne:
For cream and bar soap dosage forms:
Adults and children-Use on the skin as needed.
For lotion dosage form:
Adults and children-Use two or three times a day.
For ointment dosage form:
Adults and children-Use the 0.5% ointment on the skin as needed.
For seborrheic dermatitis:
For ointment dosage form:
Adults and children-Use the 5 to 10% ointment one or two times a day.
For scabies:
For ointment dosage form:
Adults and children-Use the 6% ointment each night for three nights.


Missed dose-

If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.


Storage-

To store this medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the cream, lotion, and ointment forms of this medicine from freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.


Precautions While Using This Medicine


When using sulfur, do not use any of the following preparations on the same affected area as this medicine, unless otherwise directed by your doctor:

Abrasive soaps or cleansers
Alcohol-containing preparations
Any other topical acne preparation or preparation containing a peeling agent (for example, benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, or tretinoin [vitamin A acid])
Cosmetics or soaps that dry the skin
Medicated cosmetics
Other topical medicine for the skin

To use any of the above preparations on the same affected area as sulfur may cause severe irritation of the skin.

Do not use any topical mercury-containing preparation, such as ammoniated mercury ointment, on the same area as this medicine. To do so may cause a foul odor, may be irritating to the skin, and may stain the skin black. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if the following side effect occurs:


Skin irritation not present before use of this medicine


Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your health care professional if the following side effect continues or is bothersome:


Redness and peeling of skin (may occur after a few days)


Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.



Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.-

Cuticura Ointment
Finac
Fostex Regular Strength Medicated Cover-Up
Fostril Lotion
Lotio Alsulfa
SulfurSoap.com
Sulpho-Lac
In Canada-

Fostex CM
Fostril Cream
SulfurSoap.com



AB

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I wash up with sulfur soap 2-3 times a day.

First, just lather and rinse.

Whenever I have problems with acne around my chin, or forehead, what I do is to take the wetted sulfur soap bar, and smear it directly on my pimples. That makes it like a sulfur cake on the zits.

And I just leave it on.

It drys it up!

For me, this is better than using OXY10 or CLEARASIL. And I wash anyway with the soap, so it is easy to do.

I hope if you try this it works for you, like it works for me!







Becky

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Here is some info I found on natural ways for acne care.

Acne is a condition in which a certain bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) causes an inflammation in a skin pore which is blocked with sebum (whiteheads and blackheads.) The bacteria produce enzymes which break down the sebum, causing inflammation. Superficial acne occurs when it is near the surface. Deeper infection may result in cystic acne. Excess sebum is a result of an outpouring of testosterone, particularly in teenage males, though girls also can suffer from acne. Apparently, it is not so much the hormonal changes that produce testosterone that is the problem, as it is the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT,) the same villain that causes enlarged prostate and balding later in life.

Other factors also seem to be involved. Acne used to be viewed as a problem of colon health and that idea might be valid in some cases. One study confirmed that 50% of acne sufferers absorbed toxins from their intestines.

Another factor is an imbalance in essential fatty acids, especially from eating fried foods and trans-fats (margarine.) Milk contains hormones and should probably be avoided, too.

Certain chemicals and drugs can also cause acne. Drugs include hormones, corticosteroids, Dilantin™, and lithium carbonate. Many industrial pollutants which cause acne include machine oils, coal tar derivatives and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Acne is treated by the medical mainstream with antibiotics, often chronic ingestion of antibiotics which ironically damage intestinal health and help destroy the immune system over time. It is also treated with various drying agents and skin peelers and abrasives, none of which is very effective. Severe acne is treated with Accutane™, a vitamin A derivative which can cause birth defects, liver problems and excessive cracking and drying of the skin and mucous membranes.

Eliminating acne starts with a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially Chromium, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc. These are found in SupraPak1, Chewable Vitamins and Minerals and ProGreens. Chromium (Ultrachrome) is important because one researcher refers to acne as "skin diabetes." Acne patients do not metabolize sugar correctly and their skin cells do not uptake glucose because of insulin insensitivity, much like some diabetics. Insulin improves acne and one study showed that Chromium (which improves insulin sensitivity) resulted in rapid improvement in patients with acne. Chromium is synergistic with Niacin and they should be taken together. Magnesium also helps defeat insulin resistance.

Correcting a essential fatty acid imbalance alone can have impressive effects on acne. Bad fats should be restricted and a tablespoonful of Flax Seed Oil (Flax Lignan Gold) in low-fat cottage cheese should be taken daily to increase Omega-3 fatty acids. Perilla Oil may also be used. After some time on these oils (a few months) switch to Udo's Choice to avoid Omega-6 deficiency.

The conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can be blocked with a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor such as saw palmetto extract (Super Saw Palmetto) which is also found in Male40 along with other important ingredients such as zinc. Although no studies have been done testing this on acne, it should work in principle.

Zinc sulfate has shown results similar to the antibiotic tetracycline but with no side effects. A topical form of zinc (DermaZinc) has shown remarkable results in other skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema. It may work as well in acne cases.

Another product, an extract of Oregon Grape Root, called Primaderm, has also shown extraordinary effectiveness against acne.

Vitamin B5, Pantothenic Acid, may be of value in high dosages. In one study of 100 Chinese, each was given Vitamin B5 in a dose of 2.5 grams, 4 times daily. They also applied a 20% B5 cream 4 to 6 times daily. After a day or two there was a noticeable decrease in sebum production. Within one or two weeks, eruptions declined and existing acne started to disappear. No side effects were noted. Another approach might be to use Coenzyme A which might give similar results more conventiently.

Vitamin A in emulsified form, especially at high doses, may act like the prescription drug Accutane™ for severe cystic acne. Certain cautions apply.

A 15% solution of Australian tea tree oil is at least as effective as 5% Benzoyl Peroxide and has no side effects (some people can develop contact dermatitis.) It kills 27 of 32 strains of P.acne. Also worth trying is Nutrabiotic's GSE.

Azelaic acid (Melazepam) is a substance used by mainstream medicine for acne.

Sulfur has been known to be effective in acne for years. A particular form of biological sulfur called MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) has anecdotally achieved excellent results in acne cases. It has no side effects.

Intestinal health should also be addressed with fiber and probiotics. An excellent fiber is Nutri-Fiber. A probiotic which may be of immense help is the soil-based organisms of Nature's Biotics. Pro-M may also be useful as it neutralizes toxins in the intestines.

Regular detoxification, especially skin detoxification is also important, either through sweating (as in a sauna) or skin brushing. Similarly, exposure of skin to toxins such as chlorinated water may provoke acne and a water filter should be used to prepare water or bathing or showering. Washing the affected areas frequently will help remove excess oil and sebum, too. Exposure to sunshine or ultraviolet light also decreases acne.




Pat

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I lather the sulfur from the sulfur soap in a pot, and use it on my plant's leaves. Any left over water, I dilute and feed my plants with.

It is especially useful for black spot on my roses.

Black spot is a fungus that can spread rapidly in high humidity. Remove and destroy all infected leaves and, if necessary, the infected canes. Sprays of fungicidal soap(sulfur soap) or sulfur or 1 tablespoon baking soda per gallon of water or a 50/50 mix of skim milk and water or 1 part whole milk to 9 parts water have all been shown to be effective in controlling this fungi.



David

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Whenever I get a skin rash, or insect bites, I use sulfur soap.

The lather seems to help my skin heal, so I leave it on whenever I have a problem.

I find that sulfur helps many skin problems.



Janice

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I LUV THIS SULFUR SOAP - ACNE SOAP ! :)

I ORDERED IT ON WWW.SULFURSOAP.COM ON WEDNESDAY, GOT IT AFTER WORK YESTERDAY (FRIDAY) - WOW JUST TWO DAYS - YOU GUYS KICK BUTT IN SHIPPING !!! - AND I LUV THE SOAP - IT SMELLS GREAT - AND I ALREADY NOTICE A DIFFENCE WITH MY SKIN FROM LAST NIGHTS SHOWER AND WASH - AND THIS MORNING - YOU'VE GOT A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE - THIS SOAP IS THE BEST - AGAIN - YOU GUYS KICK BUTT - I LUV IT !!!

LOTS OF LUV AND KISSES - AND THANKS SO MUCH

KATHERINE DUBOIS

Katherine

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back in the 50's, when I was in High School, a friend of mine went to a dermatologist for her acne. He gave her a cream to use called Sulforcin. I believe it was put out by a Texas company. But it was so good,that I bought some in the local drug store and used it like foundation for years until they stopped making it. Would just love to be able to find it again. A wonderful product. So the next best thing is the Sulfur Soap, and that I have had a hard time finding. I am so happy to have discovered a place to order it, and the price is very reasonable compared to the only other brand I have found. Stiefel, I believe is the name. But that is even hard to locate in the store where I live. Thank you for having the soap,and making it easy to order. Sulfur is also good for preventing infections as well. If anyone knows of a sulfur cream please let us know about it. thanks !

joan

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I bought a bar of sulfur soap on sulfur soap.com, and really like it. Thanks!

Greg S.

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I've been using medicated soap for years.

Here's a picture of an old box of a brand I used to use, Stiefel ...

Stiefel now wants over $5 plus tax for that bar. Ridiculous - Stiefel prices are high high.

Good thing about the web- COMPETITION - now Stiefel is not the only show in town.

Go to www.sulfursoap.com, and get the best price.
They are OK people, and ship fast. Thanks for this chance to let you know.

Baron.



Baron W.

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I used t0have pimples on my back and chest - real bad. My face is always pretty clear.

I use sulfur soap for my back and chest. I lather it up in the shower on my back and chest, then turn the shower off, and just stand there for 5 or 10 minutes with the lather just soaking it. And the sulfur really smells.

Then I rinse off. The sulfur dries up the skin, and seems to do the job. So now, whether or not I have the pimples, I keep using the soap in this way, to try and keep the zits away.

Who else uses it this way?

Emily Wong

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Sulphur
Atomic Number: 16
Atomic Symbol: S
Atomic Weight: 32.06
Electron Configuration: [Ne]3s23p4

History
(Sanskrit, sulvere; L. sulpur) Known to the ancients; referred to in Genesis as brimstone.

Sources
Sulfur is found in meteorites. R.W. Wood suggests that the dark area near the crater Aristarchus is a sulfur deposit.

Sulfur occurs native in the vicinity of volcanos and hot springs. It is widely distributed in nature as iron pyrites, galena, sphalerite, cinnabar, stibnite, gypsum, epsom salts, celestite, barite, etc.

Production
Sulfur is commercially recovered from wells sunk into the salt domes along the Gulf Coast of the U.S. Using the Frasch process heated water is forced into the wells to melt the sulfur, which is then brought to the surface.

Sulfur also occurs in natural gas and petroleum crudes and must be removed from these products. Formerly this was done chemically, which wasted the sulfur; new processes now permit recovery. Large amounts of sulfur are being recovered from Alberta gas fields.

Properties
Sulfur is pale yellow, odorless, brittle solid, which is insoluble in water but soluble in carbon disulfide. In every state, whether gas, liquid or solid, elemental sulfur occurs in more than one allotropic form or modification; these present a confusing multitude of forms whose relations are not yet fully understood.

In 1975, University of Pennsylvania scientists reported synthesis of polymeric sulfur nitride, which has the properties of a metal, although it contains no metal atoms. The material has unusual optical and electrical properties.

High-purity sulfur is commercially available in purities of 99.999+%.

Amorphous or "plastic" sulfur is obtained by fast cooling of the crystalline form. X-ray studies indicate that amorphous sulfur may have a helical structure with eight atoms per spiral. Crystalline sulfur seems to be made of rings, each containing eight sulfur atoms, which fit together to give a normal X-ray pattern.

Isotopes
Eleven isotopes of sulfur exist. None of the four isotopes that in nature are radioactive. A finely divided form of sulfur, known as flowers of sulfur, is obtained by sublimation.

Compounds
Organic compounds containing sulfur are very important. Calcium sulfur, ammonium sulfate, carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide are but a few of the many important compounds of sulfur.

Uses
Sulfur is a component of black gunpowder, and is used in the vulcanization of natural rubber and a fungicide. It is also used extensively in making phosphatic fertilizers. A tremendous tonnage is used to produce sulfuric acid, the most important manufactured chemical.

It is used to make sulfite paper and other papers, to fumigate fumigant, and to bleach dried fruits. The element is a good insulator.

Sulfur is essential to life. It is a minor constituent of fats, body fluids, and skeletal minerals


Sulfur Chemistry student

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Did Snoopy ever have acne?

Zahra

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As probably all people know, sulfur is very famous element. People from very early time knew it. It was used in China for so-called "burning arrows". Sulfur was source for treatment of many diseases by Greeks and Arabians. In time of Arabic chemistry, scientists in East countries used sulfur for air-conditioning of temples. One of the earliest ideas about substance was idea that all substances consist of few elements including sulfur.
In the Mid Ages sulfur was fully discovered by French scientist Antony L. Lavoisier, who included it to the list of non-metals in 1789. And, in 1822 Russian scientist E. Micherlich fully discovered its characteristics.
Now sulfur is very abundant substance and is very useful by humans. First of all sulfur is used as pesticide in the breeding of wine, cotton, grape, etc. When added to the special types of rubber, it makes it more hard and elastic. Of cause, sulfur is the main source for manufacturing sulfuric acid, which is also very useful in agriculture. Sulfur is used for manufacturing matches, gunpowder, and known by everyone luminous materials. Also, sulfur is used for producing sulfa drugs. So it is seen that sulfur is one of the most useful substances in manufacturing, agriculture and production of different useful materials.
Sulfur is hard, brittle substance, yellow colour. There are several kinds of sulfur, which have different physical properties, though they are the same element. By different methods these types of sulfur can be received. The examples of these types are rhombic sulfur and cuneiform sulfur. One of the types can be dissolved in water, but another cannot. Sulfur can react with many elements, because it has different valences +4, +6, and 2. It can react with oxygen and different acids, what makes it very strong reactant. The density of sulfur is 2.07g/cm3 and the melting point is 119.3o C. The boiling point of the sulfur is 444.6o C (if it is quickly cooled, it changes to crystals cuneiform shape). Sulfur is bad conductor of heat and electricity. It has different isotopes such as 3216 S, 3316 S, 3416 S, and 3616 S. Sulfur is the part of the strongest acid- sulfuric acid.
In the periodic table sulfur is in the Family of oxygen (16th group). It consists of oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), and polonium (Po) (The last one is the radioactive element). All elements in the group are non-metals. Most elements (except oxygen) have valences +4 and +6, and sometimes have valence 2. These elements are very good reactants, because of their special configurations of electron clouds. They are bad conductors of heat and electricity, as all non-metals.
The oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth. It is very good reagent, and can make oxides with almost all elements. It is a gas without smell or colour. Because of its ability to react, it is very important for all living things.
The selenium and the tellurium are very rare elements, which can be found in many compounds with sulfur. They can also make compounds with many metals.
Polonium is radioactive element, and mostly hasnt been discovered in chemistry.
Sulfur can be found in great amounts in USA and Italy. It is also very abundant along the coasts of Russia and Ukraine (such as Crimea, Baltic Sea, etc.) In nature sulfur mostly occur in sulfuric salts, such as Na2SO4 or K2S. In organisms of animals sulfur is found in organic compounds, such as amino acids, proteins, enzymes, etc. or in non-organic compounds that are in blood, urine, saliva, milk, etc. For plants all sulfuric acids salts (SO4 2) are the most important nutrients.
There are a lot of interesting (and sometimes unknown for everybody) facts about sulfur. One of them tells us that when heated, at 160oC, sulfur becomes brown liquid, but between 190o- 300oC, its density becomes bigger and it becomes more viscose. Sulfur is the part of the sulfuric acid (H2SO4 ), the strongest acid. It makes it so strong by "catching" four atoms of oxygen. (Sulfur can do this becomes of its big valence).
Sulfur is widely used for acne treatment, or any treatment of the skin. You've heard of the famous sulfur bathes? Sulfur has a way to naturally heal problem skin. It drys skin that is too oily. It is used in areas of the world where bacteria and fungus is a problem. These germs hate sulfur!


Paul Stieffel

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Re: Sulfur products (Tracy) (13-Aug-00 22:22:01) Re: Sulfur products Sunday, 13-Aug-00 22:22:01 I have not used the clear logics mask, but i do use the clear logics night serum. I wash my face with sulfur soap and then put the night serum on before bed. My face has completed turned around. THe clear logics products are wonderful and so is the sulfur soap. Anything i've used with sulfur has worked great! Good luck! Tracy

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