Rub this homemade magnesium lotion on your skin to help relieve pain in minutes

As someone who goes hiking every other day after working, there are three key things I need to be wary of. First, keeping hydrated. Second, keeping my skin moisturized and protected from harmful UV rays. Lastly, I need to make sure I give my body adequate rest and allow it to heal. Fairly straightforward right?

Now what if you could make something that could moisturize your skin and soothe aching muscles at the same time? Here’s my secret: magnesium lotion.

What is Magnesium?

Magnesium is one of the body’s most essential minerals. Every cell in your body needs magnesium. In fact, over 300 chemical reactions in the body make use of magnesium. The many benefits of magnesium include:

Maintains healthy bones
Keeps energy levels balanced
Promotes healing and soothing of inflammation and other injuries
Helps in the absorption of vitamin D from the sun
Promotes circulation
Can lower your risk of diabetes

There’s no doubt that this mineral is important. But the average American diet doesn’t give your body enough magnesium. The average adult only gets about 66% of their Daily Value of magnesium. Read this article to find out some of the most common signs of magnesium deficiency.

So how do we get enough magnesium? There’s one way to supplement your body with magnesium that you may not have thought of: topically.

Topical Magnesium

Did you know you can absorb nutrients and mineral through your skin? If you’ve ever heard of nicotine patches to help people quit smoking, it’s the same idea. Applying magnesium topically is a great way to reap the benefits of this mineral.

A study by Dr. Norman Shealy of the American Holistic Medical Association had participants use magnesium flake foot soaks and topically applied magnesium oil daily. It was found that after four weeks, 75% of participants displayed a significant increase in their body’s magnesium levels.

Instead of a store-bought moisturizer, try this natural moisturizing body butter instead. Not only does it moisturize and soothe muscles, it also acts as a more natural form of sunblock too! Shea butter and avocado oil have a natural SPF ranging from 4 – 10.

Homemade Moisturizing Magnesium Body Butter

Ingredients:

Magnesium Oil

½ cup magnesium flakes
3 tablespoons boiling water

Magnesium Body Butter

½ cup magnesium oil (see above)
¼ cup avocado oil (alternatively, you can use sweet almond oil or unrefined coconut oil)
2 tablespoons emulsifying wax
3 tablespoons shea butter

Instructions:

Magnesium Oil

Add boiling water and magnesium flakes to a container and stir to dissolve. Let it cool before continuing.

Magnesium Body Butter

Using a small pot, fill it to about a ¼ with water and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and fit a pyrex bowl (or a stainless steel mixing bowl) on top to make a double-boiler. Make sure that the bowl is not reaching the water.
Add all ingredients except for the magnesium oil to the bowl and let them melt together. Remove the bowl from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Using a hand blender, blend your mixture and slowly incorporate the magnesium oil.
When well-mixed, cool in the fridge for 15 minutes. Blend again and now it’s ready!

Your magnesium body butter should keep for up to two months. For best results, store in the fridge for cooling relief.

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