How does the sulfur in some acne products actually help clear acne?

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Princess Leia asked:


I have 2 acne treatments (Proactiv Refining Mask another drying gel) that have sulfur as the main ingredient. They smell horrible, but they really work well! I was wondering what it actually does? Does it clear the pores or does it kill the acne bacteria? No big emergency, just wondering! Thanks!

BERMUDEZ
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One Response to “How does the sulfur in some acne products actually help clear acne?”

  1. viki - September 23rd, 2008

    it kills the bacteria by drying it up