Magnesium hydroxide for Acne User Reviews

Brand names: Milk of Magnesia, Phillips' Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax Milk of Magnesia, Pedia-Lax Chewable Tablets, Ex-Lax Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 3 reviews for the off-label treatment of Acne. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Magnesium hydroxide rating summary

8.3/10 average rating

3 ratings from 3 user reviews.

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Anonymous
November 14, 2012

"Phillips milk of mag (original, not flavored!) has helped with oil reduction, which has helped with acne. I use it as a mask for 30min and if needed I spot treat and leave it on overnight, its the best I have found to help with my oily skin, my mom however uses it for wrinkles too."

10 / 10

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yayaone
February 24, 2014

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) "I tried Milk of Magnesia on my face not too long ago. I suffer from acne and very oily skin. It helped dry out my oily skin. It left my skin feeling smooth too. I now use this as a mask once a week."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
May 13, 2009

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) "Applied topically, like a mask, Milk of Magnesia treated my acne after years of heavy stuff not working."

7 / 10

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