How To Make Your Own Magnesium Lotion

Magnesium is a nutrient we hear much about when learning about eating well and healthy living. It is an extremely important and valuable mineral worth looking into. 

Dr. Axe shared.."Magnesium — which comes from the obsolete root word magnes, which was used to mean magnet or magnetic power — may not be the most present mineral in our bodies in terms of its quantity, but it’s certainly one of the most crucial to overall health. It’s actually involved in over 300 biochemical functions in the body, such as regulating heartbeat rhythms and helping neurotransmitter functions..." 

The body loses stores of magnesium every day from normal functions, such as muscle movement, heartbeat and hormone production. Although we only need small amounts of magnesium relative to other nutrients, we must regularly replenish our stores either from foods or magnesium supplements in order to prevent deficiency symptoms.

Some of the benefits of magnesium include:

• Increased energy
• Calm nerves
• Treatment for insomnia
• Digestion assistance
• Muscle pain relief

Our family has incorporated magnesium supplements into our diet with good results. Taking supplements can be harsh on the digestive system.  We've learned a mixture of methods to incorporate magnesium works best for us.  Some high in magnesium foods include:  spinach, black beans, yogurt, avocado and bananas.  

A great way to absorb this mineral is topically. Topical magnesium does not have to pass through the digestive system and kidneys and can more quickly enter the blood and tissues of the body.  Here is an easy recipe for magnesium lotion which is rich, creamy and moisturizing.  We put it on the bottom of our feet before bed to relax and unwind.  Here is the recipe:

MAGNESIUM LOTION SUPPLIES

½ cup magnesium flakes

3 Tbsp boiling water

¼ cup coconut oil

2 Tbsp beeswax pastilles

3 Tbsp shea butter

1 quart mason jar

2 coffee mugs

Immersion blender

Essential oils for scent - (lavender is very relaxing)

MAGNESIUM LOTION METHOD

Measure magnesium flakes into a mug or glass measuring cup. Fill another mug halfway with water and microwave on high until it is boiling, abut 2-3 minutes. (Alternatively, you can bring water to boil on the stove and set cup inside.)

Measure 3 Tbsp of boiling water into the mug with the flakes. Stir until the flakes are dissolved and set aside.

In the quart mason jar, measure coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter. Place the jar in a small pan filled with 1 inch of water. Place it on the stove and turn the heat to medium high.

Allow the solids to melt, swirling the jar now occasionally if necessary. (Be sure to wear an oven mitt.)

When everything inside the jar is melted, remove it from the pan and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Pour the dissolved magnesium into the quarter mason jar. If it solidifies upon contact, that’s ok. Add essential oils (if using) and place the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar and blend everything together really well, moving the blender up and down along the sides of the jar as necessary to incorporate the ingredients.

This makes about 8 ounces of lotion. Store at room temperature for up to 2 months.

I use this lotion as a deep moisturizer on my feet and then put cotton socks on to help hold moisture in and gain the benefits of magnesium.