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Some people can’t get enough magnesium and see a huge difference in how they feel when they increase their magnesium level transdermally. I’m one of those people who just can’t get enough and have found a world of difference adding magnesium soaks to my routine! I do take a magnesium supplement; however, many studies have found that the body does not readily absorb the magnesium from supplements very well and only a small portion is absorbed into your system. That’s why I became interested in researching how to make magnesium spray and other ways to increase my magnesium. I also like to increase magnesium through taking either an Epsom salt bath or adding magnesium flakes to my bath. I do Epsom salt foot soaks too. The baths and foot soaks work fantastic! But, I often don’t have time to do them daily or sometimes go a full week without doing either.
So, I wanted to figure out how to make magnesium spray that I could easily just spritz on my skin throughout the day and especially before bed to increase my magnesium when I don’t have time to take a bath.
A magnesium spray is very easy to make! All you need is magnesium flakes, or Epsom salt would work too, with water. All you need to use is a spray bottle.
Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral that comprises 99% of your body’s mineral content. It’s essential to many functions; yet, most of us aren’t getting enough of it!
Magnesium is a nutrient that also gets easily depleted from your body when you’re under stress or if you have anxiety.
You want to make sure you’re getting enough magnesium because it helps:
- Keep heart in rhythm
- Improves sleep
- Prevents heart disease and osteoporosis
- Helps build bones and aids in nerve function
- Essential for energy production
- Improves skin conditions, including acne and eczema
- Reduce headaches and muscle pain and cramps
- Treats restless leg syndrome
- Reduces anxiety and helps depression
Why Make a Magnesium Spray?
A magnesium spray is super easy to use and you can keep the spray bottle on your bathroom counter and spray it on your skin anytime throughout the day. I considered buying a pre-made bottle initially, but after looking in to how to make magnesium spray and finding out it was easy and quick to make, I decided to make my own. It’s also much less expensive to make your own magnesium spray too!
If you’re not into making your own, you can get this pre-made magnesium spray. My brother’s use the pre-made version because they’re not big do-it-yourselfers, like me.
It’s an easy way to increase your magnesium every day. I make sure I spray it on two times a day. I usually keep the magnesium spray bottle on my counter or the nightstand near my bed. That way it’s easy for me to remember to use it.
How to Make Magnesium Spray:
What You Need:
- 1/4 cup of magnesium flakes or Epsom salt
- 1 cup of warm water
- A small to medium sized spray bottle
Directions:
1. Add the magnesium flakes and warm water to a bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until the magnesium flakes are dissolved in the water.
2. Pour the mixture into the spray bottle.
3. Lightly shake and spray it on your skin.
How to Apply the Magnesium Spray
Just spray it on your arms, legs, chest, and stomach. The more areas you spray it on, the more you’ll absorb.
Sometimes it is easiest to spray it on right after you get out of the shower.
How Often Should You Use the Magnesium Spray?
I usually spray it on once in the morning and once at night about 1 hour before I go to bed. You can apply it as often as you would like to get optimal absorption.
I’ve always been told that you need a carrier oil for magnesium. When you spray it on, it beads up and can’t be absorbed without the carrier oil. I keep a bottle on the table next to my bed, to spray on the bottoms of my feet before going to sleep, and it really works well for me that way.
Thank you for sharing!
Does mangnesium spray help with heart palps
Some people say it does.
In the past I made a Mg spray and it was stingy on my skin to the point of me not wanting to use it anymore. Have you experienced any stinging/itchy sensation? Can you recommend your source for the Mg? Thank you.
KS
I did have itching when I made it too concentrated. I would try using less magnesium flakes to water ratio.
My husband suffers with low magnesium he takes the sachets but he has a bad reaction causes diarrhoea which causes him to loose more will give this a try. I am in the UK will have a look out for Epsom salts or could I dilute one of his sachets and use ands a spray do you know ?
I’m not sure what a sachet is?
Is this safe for pregnant women?
Yes, I use it. Probably TMI, but it always helps with my pregnancy constipation.
Thanks for this tutorial! What a great way to save money and be connected to one’s body and healthcare products!
Magnesium oil infused into melted organic Shea butter and a small admit of bees (use double boiler, do NOT microwave) wax after a hot shower or Epsom salt foot soak them thick cotton socks for the night. A couple drops of tea tree, lavender or neroli essential oil in a quart size magnesium butter is the most amazing beneficial treat! Enjoy!
Sounds great!
How about ´pink Himalayan Salt´?? It has health benefits as well. I put like a 1/2tsp. of it in a small 50ml spray bottle that´s filled with water and I spray it on my face and let it dry. Just remember to keep eyes closed and wipe them right away with towel so the solution doesn´t drip into your eyes as they will sting.
That’s great salt too!
I called Life-flo directly because I followed a magnesium oil recipe I saw on Pinterest which called for 1/2 cup magnesium flakes and 1/2 cup water. The concentration was so much I ended up in the e.r with heart palpitations, anxiety and extremely salty mouth. I called the company and they told me the flakes are highly concentrated and you should only use 1/10 of a cup per 8 ounces of water. (This is the amount they use on their 8 ounce spray bottle)Should spray about 1 teaspoon or less per day. Just a heads up for those wanting to make oil.
Hope you are ok. Thank you for giving that info.
Will this enerfear with my meds?thanks
I’m not sure, depends what medications, if they’re topical etc.
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How long does it usually take?
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Will this make your skin dry out?
It hasn’t made mine dry out at all.
I bought a bottle of magnesium oil spray online and spay on my feet before bed, also on any parts that hurt, works well for pain as well. You can get for 10 bucks or less and lastsca long time. Love it!!
That’s great!
Could you add the dissolved solution to a lotion? Does it leave a white residue? Can’t wait to try this! Thanks!
There’s no white residue at all. It goes on clear. You can definitely mix it in to make a lotion.
Could I crush a magnesium supplement and dissolve it in warm water?
That’s a good question! Maybe! I’m not sure if you’re body would absorb that as much as the magnesium flakes/Epsom salt.
I bought some magnesium oil and have been using it nightly for a week now and I love it! My sleep seems to be so much deeper since I started using. I am hoping with time it will help with my eczema too!
That’s great! So glad it’s helping your sleep 🙂
How long does this spray last or doesn’t it go bad?
If you’re using tap water and keep it at room temperature, probably about 4 days unless your refrigerate it to last longer.
HI. Thanks for the info! I was looking up how long magnesium oil keeps because I had made a strong back probably 2/3 magnesium flakes and boiled water. It’s been semi cold out on my windowsill in a glass bottle. It’s been probably three weeks.
How can you tell if it has gone bad? I don’t smell much and haven’t had any negative effects. Although maybe it is less effective? Thanks a bunch!
It’s hard to tell when it goes bad. Since there is water and no preservatives, I try to use it up within a week when I use tap water.
I read on another blog, I you use distilled water, boil it to dissolve the magnesium flakes into it, it can last up to 6 months.
In a number of places I have read that when it comes to DIY products, distilled water is the best route to go. The claim is that it is much more pure than tap water due to the distillation process, thus, it inhibits bacterial growth & helps preserve the product longer.