Try this DIY Magnesium Oil Spray recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (113g)
- Sodium 4.535923696 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Bring the water to a boil in a non-aluminum saucepan.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the magnesium flakes until well dissolved.
- When cool, pour into your spray bottle. No refrigeration is necessary. Will stay for 6 months.
- Optional to add some essential oils, such as lavender, thieves or grapefruit.
- Spray on your body and lightly rub it in. It may still feel a bit greasy or moist on the skin. For me, it is fully absorbed without a residue within a few minutes.
- Use anywhere from 10-30 sprays per day from head to toe. I do recommend spraying on bottom of feet since the skin is thicker and there is no issue with tingling/burning feeling.
Many people fail to use a non-aluminum saucepan when heating the water, which causes a reactive metal surface to leach unwanted compounds into the mineral solution. Using stainless steel or glass cookware ensures total chemical inertness during the dissolution phase. Bring the filtered water to a full boil to sterilize it before dissolving the flakes completely.
Storage requires a dark glass or PET plastic container to protect the contents from UV degradation, with cobalt blue bottles serving as an effective choice. Glass prevents the degradation often seen when essential oils and mineral salts interact with cheaper plastics over a six-month shelf life. Keep the filled bottle at room temperature because refrigeration is entirely unnecessary for this saturated solution.
When applying the spray topically, pair the routine with a warm shower or bath to open pores and improve cutaneous absorption rates. Skin sensitivity often occurs on thinner areas, so target the soles of the feet where the epidermis is thickest to bypass any potential tingling sensation. Allow three to five minutes for complete dermal penetration before putting on clothing.
Essential oils can be incorporated for aroma, maintaining a ratio of no more than five drops per four ounces to avoid skin irritation. Lavender or citrus oils blend well into the saline base without separating if shaken lightly before each use. Avoid spraying near broken skin or mucous membranes to prevent severe discomfort.
