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Today we are going to be talking about a product that you may have lying around in your bathroom cupboard that is used as a laxative and how you can use it on your face!
Yes, you indeed read that correctly... we are going to be testing out a liquid medicine, that would normally treat constipation, on our faces. Now before you click off because you're somewhat uncomfortable, read what I have to say and then be the judge!
The product that I am going to be talking about today is Milk of Magnesia or (MOM for short). Offered in a variety of brands, Milk of Magnesia is a laxative (osmotic-type) that is thought to work by drawing water into the intestines, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines, ultimately making you go to the bathroom to do your "business."
Basically what Milk of Magnesia is said to do is to keep oily skin from producing more and more oil throughout the day and ultimately keep your face matte. When I say matte I mean that your skin is not going to look dewy or shiny so if you're after that kind of finish, you won't like this product. It is also not a product you want to try out if you have dry skin, as the Milk of Magnesia will cling to most if not all of your dry patches.
Application of the Milk of Magnesia is super easy too! What you want to do is start out with clean skin and with either a standard foundation brush or a disposable cosmetic sponge, apply a thin layer of the liquid to your face avoiding the eye area, eyebrows, and hairline. Make sure that you shake the bottle up really well before applying! After it is applied, you will notice a white cast over the places you applied the product. Depending on how much you applied, it can look very white, however, if you are applying foundation you will not need to worry about the cast. If you aren't planning on wearing foundation, I'd suggest applying the product with a sponge and using as little product as possible.
One thing I want to stress is to not use this product on a day-to-day basis! I cannot stress that enough here! Yes it may seem like it is working wonders your skin right now (short-term) but it can have long-term side effects on your skin such as increased acne and contact dermatitis! This is due to the pH of your skin and the pH of MOM.
Application of the Milk of Magnesia is super easy too! What you want to do is start out with clean skin and with either a standard foundation brush or a disposable cosmetic sponge, apply a thin layer of the liquid to your face avoiding the eye area, eyebrows, and hairline. Make sure that you shake the bottle up really well before applying! After it is applied, you will notice a white cast over the places you applied the product. Depending on how much you applied, it can look very white, however, if you are applying foundation you will not need to worry about the cast. If you aren't planning on wearing foundation, I'd suggest applying the product with a sponge and using as little product as possible.
One thing I want to stress is to not use this product on a day-to-day basis! I cannot stress that enough here! Yes it may seem like it is working wonders your skin right now (short-term) but it can have long-term side effects on your skin such as increased acne and contact dermatitis! This is due to the pH of your skin and the pH of MOM.
So, to wrap this up. Is the household laxative "Milk of Magnesia" oily skin's friend or foe? Unfortunately I'd have to say it is more of a foe than it is a friend. However, it can be used once in a blue moon (weddings, special occasions, etc.) to combat the skin's oily-ness but on a day-to-day basis it is not recommended. As always though, I am not a doctor nor am I a dermatologist so be sure to do your own research and/or ask your doctor before you try anything relating to your body or skin.
Stay tuned for my next blog post and take care,
Glynn
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