Those who have used this home remedy for treatment before have had some success in using it, especially if their skin is very oily. Those with dry skin may want to avoid the treatment, as it will likely excessively dry the skin out and possibly cause itching, burning, or rash like results. (As can all possible acne cures may.)

The drying effect of using the product can help those with oily skin have some success in drying it out. Oily skin makes it most likely for bacteria to become trapped underneath the skin cells that can result in breakouts and pimples.

When you are using milk of magnesium for treating acne and pimples, you’ll want to make sure that you apply it topically only. This means do not eat it, unless you want to have a sick stomach! It is a laxative, so unless you need a laxative, it’s definitely not something you want to take! You will be spending most of the day in the bathroom most likely if you do that. Fortunately, using it topically as a treatment does not have the same effects.

To use it, you will want to take a small cotton ball and dip it into the milk of magnesia liquid. Make sure you shake it up before using. Then carefully apply it all over your face, taking care not to get any of it in your eyes. You will want to let it dry, which can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes and then carefully wash it off. After you rinse it off you will not likely need to do anything else, but you may add a moisturizer if you are prone to very dry skin.

If you are trying it for the first time, you will likely want to wait a few times before applying it to your skin to make sure you do not have any harsh reactions to it. If your skin is very dry, it is likely that it could make the problems worse or cause such dry skin the potential discomfort from that does not justify the small possibility of benefit available. Be sure that if you have any severe reactions to using it that you contact your physician.

If after a few applications your skin seems to be responding well to it and you have not noticed any side effects of using it, then you can increase the frequency of the amount of times you use it. You can use it up to once a day if it does not cause too much dryness. However, if it does cause too much irritation than you should reduce the amount of times you use it.

Using natural remedies is just one of the many possible ways to cure acne. The best treatment for severe cases is to usually pinpoint the exact cause and speak with a dermatologist. Treating skin conditions is often something that can be a process of trial and error, as everyone is different. While milk of magnesia as acne treatment may work for some people with much success, others may need to look into alternative ways to care for their skin.

Here are some popular home remedies for acne:

Sugar Exfoliating Scrub: Mix 1/2 teaspoon super fine sugar with regular facial soap. Wet face and lather vigorously and rinse well. You can also alternatively use Vitamin E Oil instead. It is believed the sugar helps with removing dead skin cells.

Milk Cleanser: Mix 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 teaspoon of table salt. Gently massage into face and allow to dry 2-3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. It is believed the milk will clean out pores and the salt will remove dead skin cells and bacteria.

Witch Hazel: Witch Hazel is a natural remedy which can be found at most retail stores in the pharmacy section very inexpensively. It is a natural astringent, which means it opens up pores and draws out any bacteria. Simply dab onto a cotton ball and apply to face. Excessive use may lead to drying, so do not use more than once per day, and less if irritation occurs.

Avocado Mask: Mash up 1/2 avocado and apply to face for 15 minutes, wash and rinse thoroughly afterward.

Oatmeal Mask: Cook 1 cup of oatmeal according to instructions on package and allow to cool. Apply to face and allow to sit for 15 minutes before removing and washing afterward.

Toothpaste: Most toothpastes have a abrasive added into them that can help with removing dead skin cells, as well as many ingredients that can help with drying out oily skin or drawing the bacteria up to the surface and out of the pores that causes breakouts. You can use it for troublesome spots and areas or you can use it as a face wash.

Tea Tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is thought to have antiseptic properties in fighting off bacteria. It can be used for troublesome breakout areas.

Antibiotic Ointment: For acne that is caused from bacteria, applying an antibiotic ointment to painful areas or to an acne cyst, it can be helpful in killing the infection that is causing the inflammation.

Baking Soda Paste: This is an easy to make homemade acne treatment – basically you just mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda and enough water so it sticks together and you have a nice paste to apply to affected areas.

Ice Cubes: If you have a sore, swollen, or painful pimple, then an ice cube might help with reducing the amount of swelling and redness. Apply ice as soon as it begins to hurt or swell and hold it there for several minutes. You will be able to tell if this worked or not after a few minutes. This is a good one to do in conjunction with the others, as it won’t get rid of the spot but can help if it is painful.

Drink Water: Water is always good for you, and drinking more of it can help your skin be more likely to heal better, resist infection, and replenish cells efficiently.

Do you have any home remedies for acne that have worked (or didn’t work for that matter!) that you would like to share? We’d love to hear about it in our comments section below.