Quick answers
- What is Sulfur used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Sulfur Calming Mask (Control Corrective Skincare Inc) lists these uses: A THERAPEUTIC MASK WHICH ABSORBS EXCESS OIL AND CALMS INFLAMMED SKIN..
- Do I need a prescription for Sulfur?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Sulfur been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Sulfur Calming Mask · Control Corrective Skincare Inc
Sulfur 10%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
SULFUR 10%
Purpose
ACNE TREATMENT
Uses
A THERAPEUTIC MASK WHICH ABSORBS EXCESS OIL AND CALMS INFLAMMED SKIN.
Warnings
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. DO NOT USE ON BROKEN SKIN. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. IF CONTACT OCCURS, RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. DISCONTINUE USE IF IRRITATION BECOMES SEVERE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. IF SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER RIGHT AWAY.
Directions
Apply a thin layer with fingers to the entire affected areas. Leave on 5 to 10 minutes and then remove with a wet towel or sponge. Also may be used daily to spot treat acneic areas or left directly on blemishes overnight.
Inactive ingredients
WATER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, KAOLIN, BENTONITE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC OXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CHAMOMILE RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE.
Questions?
WWW.CONTROLCORRECTIVE.COM TOLL FREE 1-866-290-4290 MADE IN USA
— FDA label of Sulfur Calming Mask, Control Corrective Skincare Inc, effective December 31, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying · Kenvue Brands LLC
Sulfur 100 mg/mL, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Sulfur 10%
Purpose
Acne treatment
Uses
For the treatment of acne.
Warnings
For external use only.
- Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame
When using this product
Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. apply only to areas with acne.
Do not use
on
- broken skin
- large areas of the skin
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. Sensitivity Test for a New user: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated above.
Inactive ingredients
Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Calamine, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide
Questions?
800-582-4048; o utside US, dial collect 215-273-8755 or visit www.neutrogena.com
— FDA label of Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying, Kenvue Brands LLC, effective November 26, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
Spot Correction · HydroPeptide LLC
Sulfur 30 mg/mL, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Colloidal Sulfur (3%) Purpose Acne treatment ointment
Purpose
Acne treatment ointment
Uses
treats acne helps prevent new pimples clears up most acne pimples
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on: broken skin large areas of the body When applying this product apply only to areas with acne rinse right away with water if it gets in eyes skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin irritation occurs or gets worse
Keep out of reach of children
If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
Inactive ingredients
4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Arginine, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Rice Ferment (Sake) Filtrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum
Questions?
Call 1.800.932.9873
— FDA label of Spot Correction, HydroPeptide LLC, effective August 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Dermaharmony 10% Sulfur · D3 Development, Inc.
Sulfur 10%, soap (topical)
Active ingredient
Sulfur 10%
Purpose
Acne medication soap
Uses
For the treatment of acne. Clears acne blemishes, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
on broken skin. large areas of the skin.
When using this product
apply only to areas with acne. skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin irritation occurs or gets worse.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
using warm water, wash affected area for 1-2 minutes, avoiding contact with the eyes. rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel. because excessive drying of the skin may occur start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2-3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.
Inactive ingredients
Sodium palmate, sodium cocoate*, sodium palm kernelate*, water, glycerin, sodium chloride, coconut (Cocos nucifera) fruit extract, palm (Elaeis guineensis) fruit extract, pentasodium penetate *May contain this ingredient
Questions?
1-800-827-3730 www.dermaharmony.com
— FDA label of Dermaharmony 10% Sulfur, D3 Development, Inc., effective December 1, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
SLMD Silver Sulfur Acne Cream · Owen Biosciences Inc.
Sulfur 3%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Sulfur 3.0%
Purpose
Acne Treatment
Uses
Use for the management of acne
Warnings
For external use only.
When using this product
- skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
- apply only to areas with acne
- avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth
Do not use
on:
- broken skin
- large areas of the skin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
irriatation becomes servere.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
- clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product
- cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
- because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one applicagtion daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
- Sensitivity Test for a New User: Apply product sparingly to one or two small affected areas during the first 3 days. If no discomfort occurs, follow the directions stated above.
Inactive ingredients
Water (aqua), Tromethamine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cydotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylgly- gercin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, p-Anisic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Colloidal Silver Solution
— FDA label of SLMD Silver Sulfur Acne Cream, Owen Biosciences Inc., effective January 13, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sulfo lo · Crown Laboratories
Sulfur 3%, soap (topical)
Active ingredient
Sulfur 3%
Purpose
Acne Treatment
Uses
Deep cleansing antibacterial soap for management of acne, blackheads and comedones.
Warnings
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes, wash with water if exposed
- Do no use on
- broken skin
- large areas of skin
When using this product
- apply only to areas with acne
- skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time.
- If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time
- If undue irritation persists consult a physician
Keep out of reach of children
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center.
Directions
- Work into a lather and rinse with warm water
- Use daily as skin cleanser or as directed by a physician.
Inactive ingredients
Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate/Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter, Yellow 5 (CI19140), Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Iron Oxides (CI77492), Tocopheryl Acetate
— FDA label of Sulfo lo, Crown Laboratories, effective January 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Sulfur 10% · cream (topical) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Derma E Acne Clarifying Mask | Derma E | DailyMed |
| Earths Care Acne Spot Treatment | DLC Laboratories, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Malin and Goetz Acne Treatment | Malin and Goetz Inc | — |
| Sulfur Calming Mask | Control Corrective Skincare Inc | DailyMed |
| Sulfur Spot Treatment | Banuskin, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sulfur 100 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 4 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Kiehls Since 1851 Dermatologist Solutions Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment | L'Oreal USA Products Inc | DailyMed |
| Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying | Kenvue Brands LLC | DailyMed |
| Thayers Natural Remedies Since 1847 Rapid Acne Treatment | L'Oreal USA Products Inc | DailyMed |
| Vichy Laboratoires Normaderm SOS Acne Rescue Spot Corrector | L'Oreal USA Products Inc | DailyMed |
Sulfur 30 mg/mL · cream (topical) · 4 products
Sulfur 10% · soap (topical) · 3 products
Sulfur 3% · cream (topical) · 3 products
Sulfur 3% · soap (topical) · 3 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Jabon Sulfuroso del Dr Pena | Laboratorio Neo Farmaco del Ecuador Neofarmaco Cia. LTDA. | DailyMed |
| Sulfo lo | Crown Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Thylox | Bradford Soap Works, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sulfur 25 mg/mL · suspension (topical) · 3 products
Sulfur 2% · ointment (topical) · 3 products
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfur 8 Kids Anti-Dandruff Hair and Scalp Conditioner | J. Strickland & Co. | DailyMed |
| Sulfur 8 Light Anti-Dandruff Hair and Scalp Conditioner | J. Strickland & Co. | DailyMed |
| Sulfur 8 Original Anti-Dandruff Hair and Scalp Conditioner | J. Strickland & Co. | DailyMed |
Sulfur 3.5% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 10% · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 3% · gel (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 5% · cream (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 50 mg/mL · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 30 mg/mL · paste (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 10% · liquid (topical) · 2 products
Sulfur 1.12 g/28 g · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Margarite Zinc Cream | Renu Laboratories, LLC | DailyMed |
Sulfur 0.05 g/mL · lotion, augmented (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| End-Zit | ABBE Laboratories, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sulfur 5% · lotion, augmented (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| End-Zit | ABBE Laboratories, Inc. | DailyMed |
Sulfur 60 mg/mL · gel (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfur Spot Treatment | Face Reality, Inc | DailyMed |
Sulfur 9.9% · soap (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Jabon Sulfuroso Del DR Holst | Laboratorios H.G. C.A. | — |
32 more strengths and forms are listed in the FDA NDC Directory.
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- J. Strickland & Co.5 products
- DLC Laboratories, Inc.4 products
- L'Oreal USA Products Inc3 products
- RoyceDerm LLC3 products
- D3 Development, Inc.2 products
- Renu Laboratories, LLC2 products
- ABBE Laboratories, Inc.2 products
- PT Galenium Pharmasia Laboratories2 products
- Guangzhou Meixi Biotechnology Co., Ltd.2 products
- Kate Somerville Skincare, LLC2 products
- Leiluna LLC2 products
- Rare Beauty Brands Inc2 products
- AcneFree, LLC1 product
- Alchemee, LLC1 product
- Cosmed Dermaceuticals, Inc.1 product
- Face Reality, Inc1 product
- Laboratorios H.G. C.A.1 product
- DHC USA Incorporated1 product
- Guangzhou Bangji International Trade Co., Ltd.1 product
- Brand Evangelists for Beauty Limited1 product
- Laboratorio Neo Farmaco del Ecuador Neofarmaco Cia. LTDA.1 product
- The Proactiv Company LLC1 product
- Body Halo LLC1 product
- Control Corrective Skincare Inc1 product
- Private Label Skin Care1 product
- Sunday Riley Modern Skincare, LLC1 product
- Guangdong Quadrant Ecological Technology Co., Ltd.1 product
- ZENMED Raging Creations Ltd.1 product
- CA-Botana International1 product
- Bioelements, Inc.1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 60.
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.