Learn how to make magnesium lotion with this simple recipe. This recipe is made with natural ingredients that won’t tingle or itch and will leave the skin smooth and moisturized.
I recently announced that we are expecting a child and that I have been struggling with morning sickness. Several of my followers reached out to me about the link between magnesium deficiency and morning sickness. This is not the first time I have dealt with morning sickness before, and if you have ever had it, you know how horrible it can be. And believe me when I say I have tried everything!
I found out about magnesium oil when I was pregnant with my 4th and I started using it right away. It actually seemed to help, which is huge because most things don’t. Even though the spray made my skin tingle and itch, I used it faithfully every single day. I was scared of how I would feel without it. Safe to say, I fall into the large group of people who have a magnesium deficiency.
With this 5th pregnancy, I decided to make a magnesium lotion, so applying it to my skin wouldn’t sting and I could still get the magnesium I need. This stuff is amazing! Even if you are not pregnant, you can benefit from magnesium lotion.
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MAGNESIUM LOTION
This lotion is going to be similar to my whipped body butter. In fact, with the added cocoa butter, it is going to have the same texture of magnesium body butter. You can find magnesium in both flakes or oil. For this recipe, we are going to be using the magnesium flakes. I used the oil all throughout my 4th pregnancy, and I am kicking myself for not continuing after giving birth. Who knows, but maybe that would have helped me be more prepared for this 5th pregnancy.
Since I was out of the spray, I decided to try the flakes this time. I dissolved them in hot water and added them to the lotion. I also loved the fact that I could use the magnesium flakes in a bath soak.
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MAGNESIUM OIL BENEFITS
I have used natural calm magnesium powder in the past, but that is something I just can’t handle during my first trimesters, so I opted for topical use instead. I highly recommend taking magnesium if you have muscle cramps, poor digestion, or have trouble sleeping. As always, do your own research or contact a doctor before taking a new supplement. Magnesium has so many benefits for you, read more about it here.
- Promotes a healthy night sleep
- Improves digestion
- Reduces restless leg syndrome
- Anti-inflammatory benefits
- Lower blood pressure
- Boost mental health and help with depression
SIGNS OF MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY
As I said, magnesium is a very common deficiency and some studies show that over 75% of Americans are low magnesium. You may be low in it and not even realize you are. It can cause a lot of issues that you may just deal with and think are normal.
A magnesium deficiency can cause leg cramps, tense muscles, restless leg syndrome, sleep issues, poor digestion, and even mental disorders. Low magnesium can be caused by poor absorption of magnesium in the gut or increased excretion of magnesium in the urine.
MAGNESIUM LOTION RECIPE
Magnesium can absorb through the skin; this lotion makes it easy to boost magnesium levels! Not only will it help with magnesium deficiency, but it will also leave skin soft and moisturized.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/8 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons beeswax
- 3 tablespoons cocoa butter
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the magnesium flakes in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over the top of them. Stir until the flakes are dissolved. Set aside.
Melt the coconut oil, beeswax, and cocoa butter in a double boiler. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Add the lavender essential oil and magnesium to the melted coconut oil, beeswax, and cocoa butter.
Whip the lotion using an immersion blender or a small hand mixer. Store in an airtight container.
NOTE: If you don’t have a double boiler, you can make your own by placing a glass bowl over a pot of water. Or to make clean up even easier, you can place the ingredients straight into the jar that you are going to store it in and place the jar into a pot of water and bring it to a simmer to melt the ingredients. You can also use a crockpot to melt the ingredients.
Fair warning, beeswax isn’t easy to clean off of utensils and dishes, so use the least amount possible when making this lotion. It is easiest to use boiling water and wipe it out with paper towels.
Do not wash beeswax down the drain!
HOW TO USE MAGNESIUM LOTION
Apply the lotion to the skin daily or as needed. I prefer to use it twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed.
HOW LONG DOES MAGNESIUM LOTION LAST?
This lotion will last up to six months when stored in an airtight container. Keep the lotion out of direct sunlight. It can be kept at room temperature but may change texture when in temperatures above 76 degrees.
CAN KIDS USE MAGNESIUM LOTION?
I occasionally use this lotion on my kids! Magnesium is generally considered safe to use around kids. I do recommend checking with your healthcare provider first to be sure this is right for you.
A good way to judge if you are using too much magnesium is by your stools. A common sign of magnesium deficiency is constipation. If your stools get loose or you start having diarrhea, this can be a sign of too much magnesium.
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Magnesium Lotion Recipe
Materials
- 1/2 cup magnesium flakes
- 1/8 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons beeswax
- 3 tablespoons cocoa butter
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Place the magnesium flakes in a small bowl and pour boiling water over the top of them. Stir until the flakes are dissolved. Set aside.
- Melt the coconut oil, beeswax, and cocoa butter in a double boiler. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add the lavender essential oil and magnesium to the melted coconut oil, beeswax, and cocoa butter.
- Whip the lotion using an immersion blender or a small hand mixer. Store in a glass mason jar with an airtight lid.
Notes
If you don't have a double boiler you can make your own by placing a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Or to make clean up even easier you can place the ingredients straight into the jar that you are going to store it in and place the jar into a pot of simmering water to melt the ingredients. You can also use a crockpot to melt the ingredients.
Jan R Kuehn says
I just heard about this from a relative. Where does one buy Bees wax and is the cocoa butter the kind found in the lotion department at retail stores?
Chosen says
I made this and it’s stings after an epsom salt bath on my son. I’m wondering if it’s due to adding all the ingredients together and blending instead of making the flakes alone?
Cynthia says
How much vitamin E would I put in to act as a preservative?
L. Smith says
I just made two batches and my house smells amazing! Can’t wait to use myself and share with friends and family.
Jim Newton says
Thanks so much for this! A friend made a batch and gave me an 8oz jar and it has been terrific for my 68yo knees as I’ve been doing a second story cabinet and granite countertop job. My Mg level is good but this boost has been terrific.
Laura says
So glad to hear you like it!
Chelsey says
This is probably a silly question but can you put this lotion on your entire body or should you only put it on certain areas of the body? Thanks in advance!
Marilyn McAllister-Snelling says
I can not access the Magnesium Flakes on Amazon. Can you share the kind you use. Thank you.
Laura says
I use Ancient Minerals flakes.
Michele says
Can you use a different oil than cocoa? That’s the only ingredient I don’t have. I have almond and mango. Thank you.
Mary catherine England says
I prefer not to use bees wax. Is there a sub that you recommend?
Laura says
You can omit it from the recipe or use soy wax. It will change the texture.
Courtney says
I’ve been SO excited to make magnesium lotion. Once the lotion was cooked, I applied it to myself and my kids and they were literally all in agony crying about it hurting and I noticed it burns my skin too 😭 I triple checked to make sure I used the right amounts of everything. I don’t know if others have experienced this, it’s much more than a tingle/itch though. Super bummed 🙁
Courtney says
Cooled not cooked
Laura says
Magnesium can make the skin tingle, I talk about this in the post. That is normal for any product with magnesium.
Christina Evelyn De Castro says
Why does water come out of my prepared magnesium lotion after It has cooled down? Can I remove the extra water from the lotion? This is the second time I have prepared it?
I prepared the Mg oil using 1:1 ratio of water and magnesium flakes. Have I used too much water? Your formula calls for only 1/8 cup water and 1/2 cup Mg flakes.
Hoping for your immediate response.
Thank you in advance.
Rhonda says
Hi, I was just wondering as this has water in it should it have a preservative? Also if you have magnesium spray his much would you use?
I love your creams.
Louise Malcolmson says
Yes it needs a broad spectrum preservative to preserve the water phase and vitamin e to help stop the oil phase from going rancid .
Id also be using an emulsifier instead of beeswax
Karen says
Hi! I made this last night and it’s my first attempt so I feel like it’s good. How do you get the cocoa butter soft enough to actually measure? Also it’s smells a little cocoa buttery so maybe I used a little too much? Thank you for sharing!!
Laura says
Cocoa butter does have a strong scent, but I love it! I just guess and get as close as I can.
Patty in CO says
What can I substitute for the coconut oil? I am making this for a friend whose daughter is allergic to coconut. I want it to have the same consistency when it cools, and I don’t know of any other Oil that melts and solidifies back when cooled like coconut oil does. Any suggestions?
Jo Ann Honaker says
Can you sub something for the cocoa butter?
Laura says
Mango or shea butter