Sulfur and Skin Care

Sulfur is present in every cell of the body and all living forms of life. The human skin undoubtedly benefits from sulfur as it contains great anti-aging functions. People that suffer from pimples, acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis also see a great improvement in their conditions. About 25% of our bodies contain sulfur. It is mostly found in keratin, which fortifies the skin, nails, and hair. Sulfur must be present for the body to produce collagen, which keeps skin soft and supple. This is why sulfur is often referred to as “the beauty mineral.”

There is also sulfur in different types of foods that we eat. Foods like fish, poultry, eggs, meat, onions, garlic, brussel sprouts, kale, wheat germ, and asparagus. Sulfur has a long history of use as a health and beauty mineral. Today, many of the beauty products that we buy over the counter or that are prescribed to us by our doctors to treat skin ailments like psoriasis, eczema, folliculitis, and acne contain sulfur.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), an organic sulfur containing compound, is an essential mineral found in the human body and can be taken in supplement form. MSM is great for our health for many reasons. MSM, is very useful in treating both forms of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Sulfur prevents the wearing down of cartilage and thus is helpful for those suffering from the above conditions. Sulfur is also believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect and analgesic properties.

Sulfur increases the elasticity of your skin, and also the tissues surrounding it. It is therefore instrumental in preventing stretch marks.

Sulfur is also found to be helpful in healing surface wounds and reducing scars. Considering the above uses for sulfur, it is indeed an essential mineral for the human body.

MSM, is a mineral that also naturally guards against the allergic actions of compounds known as histamines. Histamines attack the eyes, throat, and nose causing inflammation, irritation, and other allergic symptoms. To control such allergies, people usually resort to taking anti-histamines.

Sulfur tends to have an awful smell to it, much like rotten eggs. To avoid the smell, obtaining a product with Dead Sea salt can help. It has a very high concentration of sulfur, but none of the smell. We now know that making sure we get enough sulfur in our diet is essential to looking younger. It also will help keep our liver functioning properly because it acts as a natural detox agent.