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[leet]

Has this ever dried your skin out to be flakey? (That question is to anyone or all that use it) I get oily around my nose (the crease of my nose/cheek). I dont think I will be using it since I am using mineral make up but I am curious.

[~*T*~]

Okay, using the MOM under my makeup has been great.

But I do not reccomend putting some on for bed time. It gave my skin this rough, dry like texture. It has come in handy kind of. because I am going to tell my derm that RAM did it, so maybe he'll give me spiro.

But it definately helps to minimise pores, and reduce oilliness.

Anyone else have any comments on how MOM has been working for them?

[Jade44]

Hello there,
I am new to this site, but I've been reading in the background for a while; when I ran into this posting about MOM I decided to try it, I started around Xmas and I just love it!, b4 I started using it - I was getting break outs here and there but it just seemed like there was always 1 very stubborn and ugly all the time, since then I 've had non and the only ones I can reacall are probably 3 but really, really mild, and when I apply MOM in the particular problem one, by next morning it had gone down considerably, I attribute that to the saline effect that may neutralize the PH in my face, pores seemed shrunken and overall my face looks and feels smoother, I thank you all so much for this great remedy which has done wonders for me.
PS. You may all know this but, applying it close to the sensitive area around the eyes in not good!, since it has been acting as a mild yet powerful astringent (as least for me), it takes part of that natural and good oil that allows elasticity, hence it tends to look wrinkly... ** Thnx all,,, the newcomer.. Jade44**

[P-Unit26]

Hey all, I have a couple questions about MoM, maybe you guys could help me out?

I'm a guy, so I wouldn't be needing MoM as a makeup primer or whatever, but I read in the local paper it sometimes helps acne. So I bought some a while ago but just now getting around to using it. I kept it in the shower and after washing my hair I rubbed some on my face and let it sit for a few minutes before washing it off. I'm not sure it's very effective that way, (it doesn't feel like it anyway, and there's no noticable changes for about a week) and am looking for some insight.

I use Proactiv solution and sometimes some Neutrogena Blackhead Astringent, so I was hoping I could use MoM a different time of day (it just doesn't seem effective using so many products at once).

So basically, as a guy who doesn't need it as a makeup primer, and using a couple other products is there a more effective way to incorporate MoM into my routine?

Thanks for any advice!

[acdc1]

My mom said something about using a small amount of Milk of Magnesia as a teenager to clear her acne. The way she put it, it sounds like she actually drank it. Now, I know that it's a laxative, so will drinking a small amount make me have to go to the bathroom?

[Faydra Lune]

My mom said something about using a small amount of Milk of Magnesia as a teenager to clear her acne. The way she put it, it sounds like she actually drank it. Now, I know that it's a laxative, so will drinking a small amount make me have to go to the bathroom?

Most likely. She may have used it to cleanse her system, if she was drinking it.

[alternativista]

My mom said something about using a small amount of Milk of Magnesia as a teenager to clear her acne. The way she put it, it sounds like she actually drank it. Now, I know that it's a laxative, so will drinking a small amount make me have to go to the bathroom?

Most likely. She may have used it to cleanse her system, if she was drinking it.

Magnesium is needed for many processes in the body that can affect acne. Take magnesium supplements internally, although they can still be laxative. Use MoM topically.

And I've been wondering why no one on this board seemed to know about this. I keep bringing it up in response to people complaining about oily skin, but no one ever seems interested.

[acdc1]

Well, I took some last night, and I'm not sure if it helped or not. I took one tablespoon, which it said wasn't enough to make me have to use the bathroom.

[zenonie]

I used this and it was o.k.

kept my makeup on but my face was still shiny as the day went on. I liked Monistat chafing gel better. BUT I found that if I put this on first, then Monistat, they keep my makeup PERFECT all day long.

I tried this out last weekend during a dance performance. This entails 2 1/2 hours of dancing at noon, and also 2 1/2 hours at 7 pm. With the combination of these two primers, I did not have to reapply or touch up my makeup AT ALL through BOTH performances.

Everywhere but my face I was a sweaty mess but my face stayed perfect! I even put them on my eyes and my eyeshadow didn't crease at all! These two products together are AMAZING.

[~Amanda~]

I just bought some of this and I'm gonna give it a shot. *crosses fingers*

[nygiRL1]

So yesterday I picked up some MOM, since I wasn't going anywhere requiring makeup I had to use it somehow so I decided I'd try it out as a mask, I put it on and left it on for 10 minutes..it dried out my face a little but in it's defense it's my fault .. I got a little excited and put on way too much lol but seriously this stuff is great *so far*, I continued on with my usual routine of Paula's Choice 2% BHA Gel .. now normally when I wake up my face is dripping oil .. seriously I look like a greasy mess but today I woke up and my face was MATTE .. the only thing that had oil on it is my nose but I'll take that compared to my whole face..I was so shocked, my face even looks a bit clearer..hopefully it continues to work..I'll keep updating:) Love this stuff!

[alternativista]

Well, I took some last night, and I'm not sure if it helped or not. I took one tablespoon, which it said wasn't enough to make me have to use the bathroom.

This discussion is about applying it topically to absorb oil.

[Kriszti]

Huh. Very interesting. I might have to try that one of these days.

[~Amanda~]

Just wanted to type a quick update . Anyways, I've been using MOM nightly for just about 2 weeks now and I'm happy to say I've noticed a difference in the way my skin looks, feels, and the decrease in oil production. I've even noticed my skin clearing up dramatically I LOVE THIS STUFF!! Usually when I wake up in the morning my face is very oily but now its a lot less. Woo hoo! I'm so glad i finally decided to try this out ^___^

[bluesue]

Hey--I've been following the posts on here to get the real info on what's working and not working. recently, I've tried MoM and it worked so well, i had to add my own story to the list.

I've dumped a ton of money into a lot of products and going to dermatologists. My mom (who paid for a lot of this stuff, when I was younger) was the one who finally bought the Milk of Magnesia for me after she read something in her hometown newspaper about it, and well, it works pretty well. I've been using it for a few weeks, and have noticed a pretty dramatic improvement. I have read on here how many people can't find the unflavored kind--which is understandable--it tastes really gross! But since you're putting it on your face, my mom (again) thought of a solution--GO TO THE DOLLAR STORE! They have their own brand of MoM and it is $1. It's probably horrible on your stomach, but on your face? Does just as well. I know it's pretty cheap to begin with, but the dollar store only sells the unflavored version (in my town)...

I think it does dry a lot, so I would recommend starting off slowly. Each night, I usually shake it up, but a little amount in the cup in comes with (the dosing cup) and use a cotton pad or ball to apply it topically to my face (use q-tip for spot treatment in the mornings...). Depending on how my skin is doing, I will sometimes wash it off and then re-apply the solution to a few areas/spots for overnight treatment.

It doesn't seem to be helping much with blackheads, but with whiteheads and pimples, this is almost too good to be believed (i think that's why, after two years of my mom trying to tell me about it, I still didn't want to use it! plus, buying tons of it at the dollar store was a little embarrassing! ) but my skin is looking good--i am now trying to work on the blackheads, as well as the scars I have.

[bluesue]

Update: just finished my first bottle of milk of magnesia. skin looks better than before--not using anything else other than salicylic acid and daily cleanser (gentle). I went back to the dollar store, and bought magnesium citrate--that seems to be working well, too--I think the citric acid is also helping slough off some of the scars/tone the skin. It smells lemony (that the flavoring, I think) but it is clear and effervescent. I've been using for a day or two--and so far, so good! I think they both work on the same principle--saline laxative.

[ohtokyovogue]

Just bought some the other day, used it ah.. it did give me a very matte appernce but it kinda dryed my skin, or made the dryness more visable maybe I should try this when my skin is not as dry... as a makeup primer I really like mary kay's oil control lotion works really well, but if this helps acne ill try some more! [ I love these lil smileys! ^.^]

[bluesue]

Magnesium Citrate is great. I have been using it the last couple of weeks. My scars are going away fast. It was too drying, so I just do a rinse every morning then moisturize. I can show a before and after photo: kind of dramatic difference!

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...as you can see, I have a long way to go, but this is as good as it's looked in years.