Here’s how to make homemade magnesium oil –an inexpensive and simple way to apply magnesium to your skin.
Since magnesium is more easily absorbed transdermally (through the skin) than it is taken internally from capsules or tablets (source), it only makes sense to learn how to make magnesium oil –and it’s very easy!
We used to get magnesium from our soil and water sources, we’ve now depleted our soil (source) and filtering trace minerals from our water supply (source).
If the supply chain just stops for some reason and store shelves are empty, the simple ingredients are ones I want on hand (to make more). And if you have fibromyalgia, this could be very important information for you. (see #4 under “Benefits” below).
Of all the minerals required for good health, calcium has been catapulted into the spotlight, and there’s been a flood of calcium-fortified foods and supplements. BUT ironically, without magnesium, calcium cannot be properly used or absorbed by the body.
Since at least 68% of us are magnesium deficient (some say 80%), it eventually leads to a bunch of health problems downstream such as:
• type 2 diabetes
• metabolic syndrome
• elevated C-reactive protein
• hypertension
• atherosclerotic vascular disease
• sudden cardiac death
• osteoporosis
• migraine headache
• asthma
• and colon cancer (source)
• Also, over 20% of the global population suffers from kidney stones—up from just 7-9% a decade ago. That’s a huge spike. Magnesium has the ability to bind with oxalate, the chemical compound that teams up with calcium to form kidney stones—specifically calcium oxalate stones, which account for nearly 80% of all cases. Even if you don’t know what type of stone you had, chances are—it was a calcium oxalate stone. (source)
What is magnesium oil?
First, to be clear: magnesium oil is not an oil. It’s simply called magnesium “oil” because of the slightly oily feel of magnesium chloride suspended in water. (This is not the same magnesium found in Epsom salt. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate.)
Magnesium oil is magnesium chloride. This unique form allows for easy absorption through the skin, bypassing the digestive system, and quickly replenishes magnesium levels.
It is meant to apply it to your skin with a spray bottle, then rub it in and let your skin absorb it over the next 20 minutes or so.
Re: mag oil vs Epsom salts: This offers portability and precision. I carry a small spray bottle of mag oil when hiking. A few sprays on my calves relieves knee pain in seconds. Tight shoulder muscles? I can spray it directly on the shoulders. I find that I save a lot of money using the oil because I use much less. When using Epsom salts as a bath or foot soak, I have to pour out 1 cup each time. A little bag from the store goes FAST. Plus all the hot water is not cheap. Mag flakes last me a LONG time – even with everyday use.
Recipe to Make Magnesium Oil at Home
Basic 2 Simple Ingredients (makes approximately (1) 6 – 8 ounce bottle):
• 1/2 cup Ancient Minerals Magnesium flakes from one of the world’s purest remaining subterranean mineral sources
• 1/2 cup (or 4 ounces) purified or distilled water
And a ready-made online 2- ingredient product is Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray, 8 oz. at $18.94. Homemade saves quite a bit of moolah.
Or to make a Copy-Cat version of the Natural Sport Magnesium Oil w/Arnica that I can no longer get, add to the above:
• 1/8 cup glycerin (anymore than that will make it feel oily)
• optional, 1 teaspoon of chamomile extract and 1 teaspoon of calendula extract (for local pain)
• optional, 1 teaspoons of arnica extract (for pain and bruising)
Directions:
1. Heat the water until just boiling.
2. Add the magnesium flakes and stir until completely dissolved. This forms your magnesium oil concentrate.
3. Allow to cool, then transfer into a clean 8 ounce glass spray bottle. Shake well before each use.
Note: To closely copy the magnesium sports oil I really liked, after cooling, add optional glycerin, chamomile, calendula and arnica extracts for extra soothing and healing properties. I am guesstimating the 1 teaspoon of these for the copy-cat version, so feel free to experiment (as it is not an exact science).
What About Spoilage / Mold?
If your product is spoiling before 6-7 months, you may have not used cleaned equipment and opened your product up to bacteria or mold.
How Much Magnesium Oil Do I Use?
Spray magnesium oil on your arms and legs daily (esp. right where you have pain, cramps or muscle spasms or after hard work, exercising or jogging). Do not use on broken skin.
You can use magnesium oil liberally, starting with 4- 6 squirts a day and building up to 10-12 or what works for you. Magnesium oil will loosen your stool, so the test to determine how much you need to apply is to simply watch your bowel movements. If they turn too loose, then back off the magnesium a little.
Very sensitive people may experience a tingling sensation when they first start using it. It’s short-lived; the effect fades after 10 or so minutes. After routinely applying magnesium oil, most don’t experience the tingling at all.
I especially love to apply it my to the tops and bottoms of my feet (and apply thin socks) before bed. I notice no tingling at all and I sleep like a baby.
Benefits of Using It
When I started using magnesium oil regularly, I noticed improvements in several areas:
1) I’m more calm, and I don’t jump out of my skin at surprises. Numerous studies have shown magnesium reduces stress and anxiety by regulating cortisol levels, the infamous stress hormone. (source)
2) I fall sleep more easily at night. This is by far one of magnesium’s best benefits, with research showing its ability to enhance both sleep duration and efficiency. (source) I’m prioritizing sleep this year, so this has been great.
3) I’m lowering my risk of heart disease. Researchers have found an astonishing correlation between low magnesium levels in the body and increased incidence of heart disease (source). Some researchers have even suggested we start re-introducing magnesium to our public water supplies! (source)
4) And although I don’t suffer with it, transdermal magnesium can improve quality of life for women with fibromyalgia when applied on upper and lower limbs. (source)
Making our own magnesium oil is an easy and cost-effective way to help ourselves and our family. It’s also a fun way to begin to teach your children a little bit of kitchen chemistry. We need to pass these skills on!
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christine
Hello, this question is related to Methalyne Blue; how long did you take it? I started about a year ago for about 3 days; then lost interest; I restarted about 4 days ago; 8 drops in AM and 8 drops in PM; I can tell a difference already mentally and physically. I plan to stay on it for a while. Thoughts…
Jacqueline
Hi, Christine!
We have never stopped taking it! Its been just over a year now and it is gold when taken in such low amounts daily.. we started at 5 drops twice a day and are now taking 10-14 drops twice a day. This is well UNDER a 0.5 mg/kg dose..
It will help just about anyone at that very, very low, very safe level according to the caveat on contraindications: “Do not use Methylene Blue if you have a G6PD deficiency, a liver or kidney disorder, if you regularly use 5-HTP or St. John’s Wort, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Side effects with MB are very rare when doses are under 2 mg/kg. “Mayo Clinic said there is “NO contraindication for oral MB with SSRIs”.
Monoamine Oxidase (MAOI) inhibition becomes a big problem OVER 2 mg/kg of MB. So if you are using antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications that affect dopamine or serotonin, you should NOT use Methylene Blue OVER 2 mg./kg. But you CAN use it well under that…” Talk with your doctor, though…
Blessings,
~Jacque
Sonia
Hello Jacqueline. Is that recipe safe for babies and toddlers, too? Thank you in advance.
Jacqueline
Hi, Sonia, I wouldn’t use it with babies or toddler under 5… and then only a couple sprays if there is constipation. It could irritate baby’s very tender skin and they wouldn’t know how to tell you.
The tolerable upper intake level for magnesium in kids from supplement form is 65 mg per day for children ages 1 to 3, and 110 mg per day for children ages 4 to 8.
If a child is eating widely of fresh veggies and these other foods, they will do well:
Nuts and legumes are some of the best sources of magnesium. Leafy green vegetables are another good source because the substance that gives vegetables their color contains the mineral. Some magnesium-rich foods to try:
1 ounce dry roasted cashews: 74 mg
1/4 cup oil roasted peanuts: 63 mg
1 tablespoon almond butter: 45 mg
1/4 cup cooked spinach: 39 mg
1/2 cup organic oatmeal: 36 mg
1/2 cup organic whole milk: 31 mg
1/4 cup black beans: 30 mg
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter: 25 mg
one slice (Organic) whole wheat bread: 23 mg
1/2 cup organic plain skim milk yogurt: 21 mg
1/4 cup long grain brown rice: 21 mg
1/4 cup kidney beans: 18 mg
1/4 cup black-eyed peas: 17 mg
1/2 medium banana: 16 mg
1/4 cup raisins: 12 mg
1/4 cup cubed avocado: 11 mg
1 ounce halibut: 8 mg
I hope that helps some,
Blessings,
Jacque
MediGirl
Hi – I just had to let you know how powerful this magnesium oil spray is! I was interested, because my 84-yr-old mom has been plagued by severe insomnia over the last year. Tried everything, and actually found that melatonin has the opposite effect on her! Mom has had severe neuropathy pain in her feet since her mid-50’s and takes Gabapentin 2X/day to keep pain at bay. Lately, even the Gabapentin wasn’t enough to keep her feet from hurting her at night.
She tried the magnesium oil sprayed on her feet right before bed, and hasn’t had problems with neuropathy pain! (She still takes the Gabapentin.) Even if her feet start hurting, spraying with MO stops the pain and she can sleep. Praise God!!
For me, I have been drinking electrolytes and maybe drank too much, because I would have severe cramping of my feet and shins at random times. I had just made up 4 bottles of the magnesium oil and had the worst cramps ever … so bad I couldn’t even walk. After 5 minutes cramped up, I called to my hubby and he brought the MO and sprayed both of my shins and tops of my feet. Instantaneously the cramps resolved!! (Although the muscles were sore overnight.). I think I was having too much magnesium or potassium from the electrolytes, and have diluted them by half – no cramps in a couple of months. Thank you for sharing this amazing solution!
MediGirl
Just wanted to update:
I didn’t use glycerine in my first batch of magnesium oil because it had a long delivery time from Amazon. When we used this, there was near-instantaneous cramp relief and pain relief.
The next batch I included the glycerin. This addition made the sprayed skin oily and messy. More importantly, the glycerine delayed the pain and cramp relief by 5-10 minutes. My family has requested that I leave the glycerine out going forward, which also is cheaper!
Jacqueline
Hi, MediGirl,
The goal of some companies in adding glycerin and other add-ins is to lessen the ‘sting’ that can come from just Magn and water. I now prefer just the flakes and water, as well, and I have one less step to make it.
Glad you are getting that quick help for painful cramps! That’s the goal!
~Jacque
Annie Abraham
Hi Jacqueline, your site is full of so much useful info. I refer to it often and direct others too.
I had a question about the recipe to make magnesium oil.
Does “1/2 c. Magnesium flakes” mean half a cup on magnesium flakes?
Thanks
Jacqueline
Hi, Annie,
I should have written the word ‘cup’ out in full to make it more clear. I changed it just now. Yes, that is 1 half cup of magnesium flakes!
Blessings, ~Jacque