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Sulphur is widely used in the managed care of a variety of problem skins. Sulphur stimulates the body’s natural healing powers, causing a general improvement of symptoms Sulphur has been used to treat problem skins for decades and still remains a valuable constituent of problem skin care ingredients. Even from the time of Hippocrates – the father of modern medicine – sulphur preparations have been used to treat skin conditions. The first signs of a sulphur deficiency are dry skin, and brittle hair and nails. Other symptoms may include sore joints and muscles, diabetes, headaches, allergies and fatigue. Sulphur is found abundantly in keratin, a protein that strengthens hair, nails, and skin. Sometimes referred to as “nature’s beauty mineral”, sulphur plays a role in the production of collagen, a protein that helps keep skin elastic and healthy Sulphur creams have been shown to reduce the increased sebum production, while ridding the scalp of itchy scales. Sulphur is an effective treatment of inflammatory pimples. Active sulphur’s therapeutic and curative qualities will tone, care and repair the skin