Homemade Magnesium Spray Recipe

Feelings of stress, muscle aches, or trouble sleeping can put a damper on your day. What if I told you that a simple, homemade solution using a mineral your body craves could help?

Magnesium spray is sometimes called an 'oil' because it feels silky, but its just water and magnesium.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (50g) Magnesium chloride flakes

• 1/2 cup (120ml) Distilled water (or boiled and cooled water)

• 30 drops of Essential oil of your choice (optional)

Method:

• Heat the distilled water until warm but not boiling.

• Add magnesium flakes to a glass measuring jug or bowl.

• Pour the warm water over the flakes and stir until fully dissolved.

• Allow to cool completely.

• Add your chosen essential oils and stir.

• Transfer to a dark glass spray bottle (amber or cobalt is ideal)

To use:

• Spray onto skin (legs, arms, stomach or soles of feet)

• A slight tingling is normal at first, especially if your magnesium levels are low

• If you have sensitive skin, dilute the mixture with a little more water or apply after moisturising.

• Do not apply to broken, damaged or sore skin.

Storage:

• Keep in a cool, dark place.

• Lasts upto 6 months.

If you would like to make a batch of this spray up for children then only use a 1/4 cup (25g) of Magnesium flakes to 1/2 cup (120mls) of water. If using essential oils just add 1 or 2 drops of something gentle like Lavender or Chamomile or skip this step entirely if your child is under 2.