How to Make Magnesium Spray

Magnesium is a mineral that a lot of people find difficult to get from food alone. As it is essential for bone, tooth, muscle, nerve and joint health, boosting your magnesium levels with this easy to make magnesium spray, will help make sure you are getting this important element back into your body.

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that the majority of people deficient in. The ability to absorb magnesium can be affected by caffeine, alcohol, medications and processed food. While it is naturally present in some foods, due to the lack of minerals in the soil due to over-farming, many crops are suffering from a lack of nutrients. 

Low magnesium levels can be diagnosed by symptoms including

• Depression and anxiety
• Nausea
• Restless legs
• Low blood pressure
• High stress levels
• Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
• Muscles aches and pains
• Headaches and migraines
• Hair loss

This natural magnesium oil spray has lots of benefits, is easy and cheap to make. This recipe will yield amazing results, though if you prefer to use a lotion, you can use this magnesium oil spray to make a  lovely magnesium body lotion.

There are also many types of magnesium. For this recipe, magnesium chloride it the one that you are looking for. It is easily absorbed by the body, and is the type that is used for topical magnesium oil or lotion.

Epson salts are a great product, but do not dissolve as quickly as magnesium flakes. Many people have found the salts to be irritating to their skin. Epson salts are great for a foot soak or in the bath, but are not great for use in this spray or a magnesium lotion.

Using Magnesium 

The benefits of using magnesium spray include:

• Soothing sore muscles
• Relieving restless less
• Supporting stress relief and optimal sleep
• Boosts bone health
• Helps maintain a healthy heart
• Helps to boost energy levels
• Helps promote healthy skin

Magnesium Spray

To make magnesium spray, you will need:

• 1 cup Magnesium Chloride Flakes
• 1 cup Distilled Water
• Spray bottle
• Essential oils (optional) – try using 10 drops lavender and 10 drops frankincense
• 2 tablespoons carrier oil (optional)

Place the distilled water in a small saucepan.

Heat over medium heat, until the water is boiling and then turn off the heat. The water can also be heated in a microwaveable jug in the microwave.

Place the magnesium chloride flakes in a bowl.

Gently pour the boiled water over the magnesium chloride flakes.

Stir continuously until the magnesium flakes have dissolved.

If adding essential oils, add to the carrier oil, then mix with the magnesium water.

Let the mixture cool down, then pour into the spray bottle.

Store at room temperature for about 6 months.

NOTE – While it is not essential to add essential oils to this spray, you can if you wish. Make sure that the essential oils are recommended for topical use and dilute them properly.

Make sure to do your research first and use with extreme care. Some essential oils are phototoxic, and can cause negative reactions on your skin in sunlight—such as burning, blistering, or discolouration.

Using Magnesium Oil Spray

To use this oil, shake the bottle.

Then begin with spraying about 7-8 sprays all over the body. Increase the number of sprays if required and it is tolerable.

You may find that it tingles, stings or burns a little. 

If this stinging type feeling doesn’t subside or it bothers you, wash it off after around 10-15 minutes or apply your favourite lotion afterward. It is said that they more deficient you are in magnesium, the more it will sting.

Next time, try spraying on your feet and wearing socks to bed.

When using on children, spray their feet and use socks.

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