Make your own Magnesium Lotion
Use this lotion to relax smooth muscles and improve circulation. It is very helpful for neuropathy, sometimes caused by chemotherapy. This recipe uses magnesium chloride, a form of magnesium absorbed readily through the skin.
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Magnesium chloride flakes, ½-1 cup
Coconut oil (optionally infused with cannabis), ½ cup
Shea butter, unrefined, ½ cup
Beeswax, 2-4 TBS
Soy lecithin, 1 tsp
- Essential oils (Snow Lotus is a beautiful source):
Lavender, 10 drops
Frankincense, 5 drops
Ginger, 5 drops
Blue chamomile, 5 drops
Directions
Stir magnesium into ½ cup water.
Add MSM.
With a double boiler, melt coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax.
Add lecithin.
Add magnesium/MSM mixture, stir, and let rest for 15 minutes.
Stir in essential oils.
Using a food processor, whip the mixture until light and creamy.
Keep in a jar with a tight lid, out of sunlight.
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Hi Charis,I see that magnesium chloride is actually ice melt? That sounds pretty toxic to put on skin?
Joann
Hi JoAnn, Magnesium chloride is readily absorbed through the skin, and so is preferred for topical applications. However, never use a product that is meant for your driveway, as it may have additives that you do not want on your skin. Fortunately, you can buy magnesium chloride products that are intended for topical use. I hope this helps!
Hi Charis, I was curious how long a person could use magnesium cream. Would they need to stop after a week or two, or is it something that could be used to improve circulation daily (even without a diagnosis of cancer)?
Hi Charis,
I made a big batch yesterday. In my notes as I made it, I suggested that next time I might try adding the lecithin to the h2o/salt rather than the oil. It didn’t mix readily with the oil. Is there a reason not to, I wonder? (Also wondering what the purpose of lecithin is) The other notation was to increase the essential oil as I like more scent than this result. The final product however is fluffy, beautiful and goes a very long way- heheh, I discovered this because just as I was about to turn the blender off, the canister disconnected from the base, spewing all over the counter top, just missing the 3 gallon pot of elderberry shizandra syrup( thanking the goddess for sparing that). I was able to retrieve most of it, and what I could not scoop up ,I slathered from head to toe. I didn’t ache last night and I think it could have replaced lard slathering to swim the English Channel. Another herbal adventure to remember !
Hi Lisa!
The soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, in “cosmetics” when combining oils and water it prevents separation.
In cosmetic formulation an emulsifier is also necessary when using honey in a formulation, this rule does not necessarily apply to food.
In food, emulsifiers are also necessary. For example, salad dressings (unless it’s a traditional Italian dressing), chocolate, mayonnaise, etc.
However, if you see a creamy version of Italian dressing, it may have been blended with soy lecithin as it is a food grade emulsifier as well! I hope that helps to answer your question ☺️
Is this a safe dose for children? I have a 7 and an 8 year old.
Thank you
Alyssa
Using this recipe in the amount described above if I were to use 1 tablespoon of my finished lotion, how many grams milligrams whatever of magnesium would I be getting in that 1 tablespoon?