Botanical Lab Clay & Sulfur Drying Lotion
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Clay & Sulfur Drying Lotion contains combination of sulfur and salycilic acid helps to clear away dead skin cells while you sleep that contributes to clogged pores & breakouts and with zinc oxide, a natural antibacterial, to sooth blemished skin while you sleep.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
In addition, this product contains sulfur. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
“Clay & Sulfur Drying Lotion contains combination of sulfur and salycilic acid helps to clear away dead skin cells while you sleep that contributes to clogged pores & breakouts and with zinc oxide, a natural antibacterial, to sooth blemished skin while you sleep.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Moisturizing1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Clay & Sulfur Drying Lotion”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Leptospermum petersonii oil, Citral + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isopropyl alcohol~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholWater~12–19%
Zinc oxide~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideSulfur~3.9–5.9%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateSalicylic acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidAcacia senegal gum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumAgar~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarLeptospermum petersonii oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Leptospermum petersonii oilCitral~0.4–0.95%
Geraniol~0.3–0.7%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.3%
Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Isopropyl alcohol, Water, Zinc oxide, Sulfur, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Salicylic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Agar, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Botanical LabClay & Sulfur Drying LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Bye Bye BlemishDrying Lotion Tea Tree Oil | Biologique RechercheLotion P50 Original "1970" | DermaHarmonySulfur & Salicylic Acid Liquid Castile Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | $10.56 | $9.95−$0.61 | $45.00+$34.44 | $9.99−$0.57 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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