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Milk of Magnesia Beats Body Odor

Q. I have suffered from underarm odor since I was a teen. Even after taking a shower I could notice an odor.

I have tried many different products over the years, including pricey high-powered antiperspirants, natural deodorants, salt crystals, tea tree oil and witch hazel. Nothing has worked as well as milk of magnesia (MoM).

I use a small spray bottle to apply it under each arm before bed and after showering and allow it to dry before dressing. I now have no trouble with odor at all! It’s a cheap and effective solution.

A. We are delighted to learn that milk of magnesia (MoM) worked so well for you. The idea of using a spray bottle is intriguing and easier than sloshing MoM from a big blue bottle.

Anyone who would like to try an even easier roll-on version of MoM might want to consider our People’s Pharmacy Milk of Magnesia Deodorant.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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