Is Sulfur safe during pregnancy?
Old-school acne and rosacea ingredient in masks and spot treatments. Likely fine for limited spot use; pregnancy data are thin.
What the sources say
A review of topical acne drugs notes OTC sulfur products (often 2% or more) have some skin absorption, have mainly caused skin irritation, and advises caution in pregnancy and breastfeeding because relevant data are lacking. Reasonable limits: OTC products on small areas, as directed. Some sulfur products also contain sodium sulfacetamide or resorcinol; check those ingredients too. Keep off the breast while nursing.
Common alternatives
Also listed as
colloidal sulfur, precipitated sulfur, sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur, sulfur mask, sulphur
Sources
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.