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Magnesium is a vital mineral essential for overall health. It supports muscle and nerve function, strengthens bones, and provides energy. Knowledgeable healthcare professionals and natural alternative specialists use magnesium to address various health issues, including muscle cramps, high blood pressure, migraines, anxiety, constipation, and heart problems. They may recommend sea water magnesium supplements, lotions, or oils for topical application.

Ancient healers recognized the significance of magnesium from natural mineral springs and utilized Epsom salts in healing baths. Their holistic approach emphasized treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. We can draw inspiration from these ancient practices today by embracing natural remedies and holistic well-being⁵.

1. What Is Liquid Topical Magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential mineral for the brain, organs, muscles, nerves, and bones. Liquid magnesium made from ocean water, magnesium chloride, or oceanic magnesium, is easier for our bodies to absorb up to 90% through the skin, unlike oral supplements, which have a much lower absorption rate of approximately 5%⁵.

• Magnesium Chloride: This easy-to-absorb form of magnesium is derived from magnesium chloride flakes mixed with water. Combined, it creates a liquid with an oily feel, although technically, it isn’t an oil¹.

• Transdermal Absorption: Applying magnesium topically allows it to penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream. The skin, our largest organ, has millions of tiny openings that enable both toxin elimination and nutrient absorption².

2. How Does It Work?

When you rub liquid magnesium on your skin, it gets absorbed into your body. This is a fast way to get magnesium, and it can help with many different health problems that you would not think were connected to a simple mineral deficiency⁵.

Dermal Absorption: Imagine tightly woven fabric—up close, it’s porous. Similarly, the skin’s millions of tiny openings allow substances to pass through. Once magnesium penetrates the outer skin layers, it enters the lymph and local vascular system, eventually reaching the bloodstream².

Routes of Penetration:

• Intercellular Skin Absorption: Between cells in the outermost skin layer.
• Transcellular Skin Absorption: Through skin cells themselves.
• Skin Absorption via Follicles and Glands: This is also known as “appendageal absorption,” where substances may be stored within glands for gradual absorption².

3. Benefits and Uses

When applied topically, liquid magnesium—specifically magnesium chloride—offers several potential uses and benefits. It has long been regarded as able to soothe sore muscles, promote healthy skin, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality.

• Muscle Relaxation: Topical magnesium can soothe sore muscles and alleviate tension.
• Stress Reduction: Magnesium promotes relaxation and calms the nerve system.
• Improved Sleep: Transdermal absorption may enhance sleep quality.
• Skin Health: Used to treat skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, magnesium oil can provide relief by being applied directly to affected areas. Always patch-test first to ensure no adverse reactions.
• Pain Relief: Liquid magnesium can be applied directly to painful areas¹.

4. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products to Consider Replacing

You might consider using oceanic magnesium as an organic alternative for products that are often chemically laden with unwanted additives, such as:

• Laxatives: Instead of traditional laxatives, consider magnesium chloride liquid for occasional constipation relief.
• Topical Creams and Lotions: Use magnesium oil or liquid for skin health and muscle relaxation.
• Stress-Relief Products: Magnesium’s calming properties may replace some stress-relief products.
• Sleep Aids: If you struggle with sleep, try magnesium before bedtime instead of sleep aids.
• Deodorant Alternative: Magnesium oil can be used as a natural deodorant. Apply a small amount to your underarms to neutralize odor. It won’t block sweat like traditional antiperspirants, but it can help keep you smelling fresh.
• Hair and Scalp Products: Use magnesium oil as a scalp treatment to promote healthy hair growth and reduce dandruff. Massage a few drops into your scalp and leave it on for a while before washing your hair.
• Mouth Rinse: Mix a few drops of magnesium oil with water and use it as a mouth rinse. It may help maintain oral health and reduce inflammation.
• Sunburn Relief: If you’ve spent too much time in the sun, liquid magnesium soothes sunburned skin. Apply it gently to affected areas for relief.
• Nail and Cuticle Care: Rub magnesium oil onto your nails and cuticles to strengthen them and promote healthy growth.
• After-Exercise Recovery: Apply magnesium oil to sore muscles after a workout. It may help reduce post-exercise muscle cramps and discomfort.

Remember, always consult a natural healthcare professional before incorporating new treatments.

Sources and Citations:

1. Healthline: A reliable source for understanding magnesium oil benefits.
2. Ancient Minerals: Their research on topical magnesium provides valuable insights.
3. Dr. Axe: Information on magnesium chloride and its effects.
4. Kona Sea Salt: Deep ocean magnesium chloride for transdermal use.
5. Oceanic Magnesium: How to Use Topical Sea Water Magnesium for Health Benefits, Herb Roi Richards, Ph.D.

 

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