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Who would have thought that the thick, white, chalky, foul mixture called Milk of Magnesia (MoM), normally used as a laxative, could be used for other health issues. Yes, according to Joe and Terry Graedon's The People's Pharmacy, Milk of Magnesia may help with the following:
1. ACNE: Rub it on face, at bedtime. One reader wrote how it helped their son's cystic nodular acne. The Graedons had no explanation as to why it helped.
2. SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS: Rub on skin. According to the Graedons this has been known to help.
3. ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT: Spread on underarms with fingers. Some people swear by this. And, it's safe to use because it contains no aluminum. And no stains.
I have no idea if any of these home remedies actually work, but it's probably worth a try. If MoM is made to ingest, there certainly shouldn't be a problem applying it to the skin.
However, I remember being told, as a teen, that Mercurochrome was good for skin problems. So, I liberally applied it to my face one evening. I was scheduled to take the SATs the following day. When I woke up the next morning and went to wash it off, I found that nothing could remove the red splotches plastered all over my face. They failed to specify it had to be the whiteMercurochrome.
Considering Milk of Magnesia is white, you should have no problems.
UPDATE 10/08: I decided to give it a try as a deoderant, and it does work!
Best advice... UAD (use as directed).
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Uses of milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is used as an antacid and saline laxative.
Is magnesia milk an acid or base?
Milk of magnesia (pH of 8.5) is a base because it is used to calm an upset stomach (due to too much acid).
What is milk magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide, or Mg(OH)2, in water. It is commonly used as an antacid and saline laxative.
Is Milk of magnesia a safe laxative?
milk of magnesia is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation. You should not use milk of magnesia as a laxative if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor.
Which acid or base is present in milk of magnesia?
Milk of Magnesia is basic, so there are bases in it - not acids. Magnesium Hydroxide is in it (Mg(OH)2).
Uses of milk of magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is used as an antacid and saline laxative.
Is magnesia milk an acid or base?
Milk of magnesia (pH of 8.5) is a base because it is used to calm an upset stomach (due to too much acid).
What is milk magnesia?
Milk of magnesia is a suspension of magnesium hydroxide, or Mg(OH)2, in water. It is commonly used as an antacid and saline laxative.
Is Milk of magnesia a safe laxative?
milk of magnesia is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation. You should not use milk of magnesia as a laxative if you have abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting, unless directed by a doctor.
Is stomach ache medicine acidic or alkaline?
Alkaline. Magnesium Hydroxide (commonly known as Milk of Magnesia) is usually used to treat excess stomach acidity.
What has magnesium hydroxide in it?
Milk of magnesia, which is used as an antacid and laxative.
Which acid or base is present in milk of magnesia?
Milk of Magnesia is basic, so there are bases in it - not acids. Magnesium Hydroxide is in it (Mg(OH)2).
Is milk of magnesia an acid or bases?
Milk of Magnesia is magnesium hydroxide. It is basic in nature and is one of antacids, which is used to curb acidity.
Can you name some commonly used bases of chemistry in homes?
milk of magnesia etc
In Medicine What is the common name for Magnesium Hydroxide which can be used to settle the stomach?
Milk Of Magnesia
Why do you take Milk of Magnesia for indigestion?
Milk of magnesia, Mg(OH)2 is used to cure indigestion because it is basic and indigestion is acidic.
Is Milk of magnesia acidic or basic?
magnesium hydroxide in dilute suspension used as an ANTI-ACID. Thus a very mild alkaline substance.
