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Dr Muller SulfaDerm sulfur soap
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Dr Muller SulfaDerm sulfur soap

Efficacy87/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Anti-blemish
Sulfur
Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

SulfurHeroEffect: High~4.3–6.5%
Cleansing
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate + 3 more
Can be harsh

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium palmateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~26–38%
Sodium palm kernelateEffect: High~9.7–14.6%
Sodium lauryl sulfateEffect: HighA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating~3.4–5.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.1–3.1%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritatingHigh~3.4–5.1%est.
Sodium palmateWorks as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~26–38%est.
Sulfur—Medium~4.3–6.5%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating3/5~3.4–5.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Sodium palmate~26–38%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium palm kernelate~9.7–14.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sodium palm kernelate
Sulfur~4.3–6.5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemish
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Sodium lauryl sulfate~3.4–5.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.2–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Glyceryl stearate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Water~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamide mea~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Cocamide mea
Tetrasodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium carbonate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Sulfur, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Water, Cocamide mea, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium carbonate

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Price—$4.59$2.01$6.71
Shared key ingredients—3 of 73 of 73 of 7
Key difference—Sodium CocoatePalm Kernel AcidAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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