Milk of magnesia is an oral suspension that contains hydrated magnesium carbonate. It is an over-the-counter medication intended for occasional or short-term use as an antacid or laxative.

It was better than the things my dermatologist prescribed. I got lazy and stopped using it, and my face began to break out again. Now I apply the milk of magnesia every night. It works wonders for ...

Q: Please put to rest the question of whether milk of magnesia works on acne. I had developed such severe acne on my buttocks that my dermatologist said, "Well, no one sees your behind." A daily ...

I basically went from zero body odor to a 5 out of 10 with 10 being the worst. After I read your article about using milk of magnesia topically as a deodorant, I tried it. To my surprise, it does ...

I basically went from zero body odor to a 5 out of 10 with 10 being the worst. After I read your article about using milk of magnesia topically as a deodorant, I tried it. To my surprise, it does ...

Did milk of magnesia kill kidneys? Extra magnesium can be good for the body, but people with kidney problems might not be able to handle it. (Joe and Dr. Terry Graedon) Apr 23, 2009 ...