Magnesium Chloride Spray

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Suggested Use: Spray directly onto skin anywhere on the face or body, avoiding the eyes. Product should be fully dried before bathing or washing the skin.

For restless legs, spray on legs before sleep.

To make a hot compress, spray onto tight, tired muscles. Take a small towel and wet it in hot water (as hot as is comfortable). Place over sore area and allow the heat of the compress to drive the magnesium into the skin. When the compress cools, repeat.

Read our Ultimate Guide to Transdermal Magnesium for more information.

For children, follow these general guidelines:

• Ages 1 – 3: up to 12 sprays daily
• Ages 4 – 8: up to 20 sprays daily
• Ages 9+: up to 40 sprays daily

Ingredients: Magnesium chloride. Each 1ml of spray contains 225mg of magnesium chloride, equivalent to 60mg of elemental magnesium.

Non-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water. Contains no fragrance

Cautions and Warnings: For external use only. Keep away from the eyes. This product is pre-diluted, and should not cause skin sensitivity; however, should you experience redness, rash or irritation, further dilute the product by adding water.

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE

Can you really absorb magnesium through the skin? Consider the evidence from clinical studies:

• A transdermal magnesium oil with a 31% magnesium concentration applied to the skin and via a foot bath was found to increase cellular magnesium concentration by 59.7% in 89% of study participants, measured through hair analysis¹
• In a two-week pilot study, blood serum and urinary magnesium concentration significantly increased in a subgroup of non-athletes following the low-dose application of 56 mg of transdermal magnesium cream per day²
• Intracellular magnesium concentration significantly increased following the application of a transdermal magnesium chlorate spray to the skin for 4 months, measured by epithelial cell and blood serum analysis³

Sources

1. Watkins K, Josling PD. A pilot study to determine the impact of transdermal magnesium treatment on serum levels and whole body CaMg ratios. The Nutrition Practioner. 2010;14:1-7.

2. Lindsy Kass, Andrea Rosanoff, Amy Tanner, Keith Sullivan, William McAuley, Michael Plesset. Effect of transdermal magnesium cream on serum and urinary magnesium levels in humans: A pilot study. PLoS One. 2017;12(4):e0174817.

3. Fabio Piccini, Guglielmo Ragazzoni, Laura Valentini, Emanuela Faloia, Pietro Gobbi. Intracellular absorption of transdermal magnesium demonstrated by ESEM-EDS. Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology. 2014;119(1):1.

FAQs

• CAN MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE LIQUID BE TAKEN ORALLY?
  The magnesium chloride used in our MagTherapy line of products tests clean for heavy metals, contaminants and toxins. However, it is licensed and recommended only for external use.
• IS THIS MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE?
  Magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MCH) is chemically/laboratory produced. Our MagTherapy transdermal magnesium products are 'wildcrafted'. That means, they're taken directly from salt evaporation ponds. Hexaydrate means "without water" and when MCH transdermal brands make magnesium spray, cream or "oil", they rehydrate these lab-produced magnesium flakes. MCH only includes magnesium chloride without the 90 naturally-occurring trace minerals found in our wildcrafted magnesium chloride from seawater. We believe that many of these trace minerals are also transdermal and beneficial to our health.
• HOW PURE AND NATURAL IS YOUR MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE?
  Whenever a new batch of Magnesium Chloride is released, it is lab tested to validate that there are no contaminants. It is tested for petrochemicals, pathogens, agricultural runoff and heavy metals that might be harmful. It always tests clean.
• WHERE DOES MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE COME FROM?
  Our Magnesium Chloride (available in liquid, spray and gel) is derived from salt evaporation ponds along the coast of Southern California. Depending on prevailing temperatures and inches of rain, the ocean water captured in the ponds will sit for 3 to 6 months until sufficient water has evaporated to cause the salt to drop out of suspension. The water that remains on top of the salt is naturally high in magnesium chloride as well as approximately 80 other trace minerals.  
• CAN I APPLY CREAM OR MAKEUP ON TOP OF MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE?
  Some people use our MagTherapy liquid as a toner, to tighten and smooth skin before applying other products in the morning or at night. Others use MagTherapy Balm as a facial moisturizer. Allow the magnesium 20-minutes or so to absorb into the skin before applying any other product.
• DO I NEED TO RINSE MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE OFF MY SKIN?
  Your skin should absorb the magnesium transdermally in approximately 20 minutes. If you're using the MagTherapy liquid, spray or gel, you may wish to rinse it off. The MagTherapy Balm is very emollient, like a rich cream, and is meant to be left on until your next shower or bath.
• CAN CHILDREN USE TOPICAL MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE?
  Transdermal magnesium supplementation is ideal for children. It's a wonderful solution for babies, toddlers and children of all ages who need magnesium , but often don’t get enough in their diets. Most children have sensitive skin, so you’ll want to start with a very dilute solution. Our Magnesium Spray is ideal for kids because it's prediluted and sprays on in a thin layer. You can also try our half-strength Magnesium Gel, but because it goes on in a thicker layer, use sparingly. Magnesium Chloride Liquid is full strength. For children you can add a capful to a bath or mix the liquid with a natural oil and rub it into the skin.
• WHY DOES MY SKIN FEEL TINGLY WHEN I APPLY MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE?
  The MagTherapy line of products contain magnesium chloride sourced from ocean water and can feel similar to seawater on the skin. If you have sensitive, irritated, or broken skin, you may notice slight tingling, depending on which product you use. Our full-strength product is MagTherapy Liquid. You may wish to dilute it 1:1 with water or a skin-friendly oil. MagTherapy Spray, Balm and Gel are diluted to 50% strength and are suitable for most skin types. MagTherapy Balm is especially ideal for sensitive skin because it is a rich, oil-based cream. If you experience irritation using our transdermal magnesium chloride products, discontinue use.
• IS THERE ANY RISK IN APPLYING ‘TOO MUCH’ MAGNESIUM TO THE SKIN?
  Your skin effectively regulates the amount of magnesium absorbed. There is no risk of taking in too much magnesium transdermally. The only consideration is personal comfort.
• ARE THERE ANY PRECAUTIONS TO USING TOPICAL MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE?
  Think of our transdermal magnesium as you would seawater. If your skin is broken or irritated, you may experience discomfort. Use caution on damaged or inflamed the skin. Although magnesium chloride liquid is healing (much like seawater) it is advisable to start with a conservative application, and if necessary, further dilute the product to comfort.
• SHOULD I USE NATURAL CALM MAGNESIUM CITRATE POWDER WHILE ALSO USING MAGNESIUM TOPICALLY?
  Using both topical and oral magnesium as part of a daily regime is a great way to treat and prevent magnesium deficiency. Some people find they get the best relief from their symptoms when they double-up on magnesium. There is further no reason to avoid using both. Your body regulates the amount of magnesium it absorbs through the skin, so there’s no risk of applying too much topically. If you are sensitive to the gentle laxative effect of Natural Calm Magnesium Citrate Powder, simply use less of the powder and more of the topical magnesium.
• WILL I EXPERIENCE A LAXATIVE EFFECT WITH MAGNESIUM APPLIED TO THE SKIN?
  No. Magnesium absorbed transdermally (through the skin) pybasses the digestive tract, targetting cells directly. You should not experience a laxative effect.
• IS THERE ANY OIL IN YOUR MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE LIQUID?
  Magnesium chloride has an oil-like texture; it feels silky. However, magnesium chloride itself is not an oil and is non-staining. Only our MagTherapy Balm combines magnesium chloride with oils. MagTherapy liquid, spray and gel are oil-free.
• WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUR MAGTHERAPY PRODUCTS?
  The MagTherapy line of products deliver magnesium chloride through the skin. MagTherapy Liquid is a concentrated form of pure magnesium chloride. Most users will wish to dilute the full-strength liquid prior to use. MagTherapy Balm combines magnesium chloride with coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax. It's rich, moisturizing and ideal for those with sensitive skin. MagTherapy Spray is a diluted version of the full-strength liquid, and it comes in a convenient spray bottle. It's also suitable for sensitive skin. MagTherapy Gel is ideal for massaging into tense, painful and spasming muscles. Like the balm and spray, it is also a diluted form of magnesium chloride.
• WILL YOUR TOPICAL MAGNESIUM MAKE ME FEEL SLEEPY?
  Many people report a feeling of relaxation when they use our topical magnesium products. However, there is no reason to believe you will feel sleepy. Magnesium is essential for both energy production and proper sleep.
• WHEN SHOULD I USE YOUR TOPICAL MAGNESIUM? IS IT BETTER TO APPLY IN THE MORNING OR AT NIGHT?
  Topical magnesium can be applied at any time of day. Use it when you have muscle tension, aches or pains. When applied in the evening, our topical magnesium can help to prevent restless legs and other muscle-related sleep disturbances.