Sulfur is a naturally occurring element that is not only found near hot springs and volcanoes but is essential for amino acids, specifically ones that are the building blocks for key proteins found in the skin, hair and nails. While crucial to our body’s foundational functions, when applied topically, sulfur has strong antibacterial properties that help reduce blemish-causing bacteria and decongest pores, it also has a balancing effect on the surface helping to reduce oil production.