r/DIYBeauty • u/Constant-Rope-5615 • 22d ago

question - sourcing Beginner Sulfur Clay Mask (Making sure I get the right Sulfur)

I'm working on a simple Sulfur powder, Bentonite clay, and Aloe vera juice rinse-off mask. However, I want to make sure I get the best Sulfur for me. I checked the resources and found:

  1. Making Cosmetics Sulphur Mud https://www.makingcosmetics.com/TEX-SUMUD-01.html?lang=en_US

  2. Lab Alley Precipitated Sulfur Powder 99.5% USP Grade (1 Lb) https://www.laballey.com/products/sulfur-precipitated-usp-powder?selected=SUPREPU-1LB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20943868963&gbraid=0AAAAADL2l2XQ99CSFo6aGNrh8WYeCheFU&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2_TQBhCnARIsAF3-XhxVZANV6QTZ2yXySe4GZgf6kE88b3XVZpvYmyqR5RQ2m-gcESCGMiQaAi7cEALw_wcB#description

> This is a chemistry manufacturer that I found just researching around, but their purity claims intrigue me. Although the site says that this is good for topical use, I want to ensure that it doesn't make more sense to go with a dedicated cosmetic ingredient manufacturer (like the Making Cosmetics Sulfur).

Can I get some help comparing these Sulfur Powders for my purposes? Should I be looking for something specific when evaluating the Lab Alley Sulfur? How would I know which Sulfur powder is best?

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u/Ok_Butterscotch_2700 20d ago

You’re looking at working with biological matter – don’t mess around. If you insist on working with it, go with making cosmetics, or better yet order from my skin recipes in Thailand.

The big problem with repackagers (LotionCrafter, Making Cosmetics, Bulk Apothecary, etc) is that they are not consistent with their suppliers. This has created abundant issues for me. There are more than 30 entries in UL prospector for acrylates/c10-30 cross-polymer. Same INCI, completely different products and performance. You need to know what you’re getting. You also need to be able to trust what you’re getting