Magnesium Chloride flakes 500g

Description

Dead Sea magnesium chloride flakes are a very versatile ingredient used in personal care, wellness, and household products. Here are the most common uses:

1. Magnesium Bath Soak (Most Popular)

• Helps relax tired muscles.
• May reduce muscle soreness after exercise.
• Promotes relaxation and better sleep for some people.
• Softens the skin.

Directions:

• Add 1–2 cups of flakes to a warm bath.
• Soak for 20–30 minutes.

2. Foot Soak

Excellent for:

• Tired, aching feet.
• Softening calluses.
• Relaxation after standing all day.

Directions:

• Add ½–1 cup flakes to a basin of warm water.
• Soak for 15–20 minutes.

3. Magnesium Oil Spray

Despite the name, it contains no oil—it is a concentrated magnesium chloride solution.

Basic recipe:

• 1 cup magnesium chloride flakes
• 1 cup distilled water (heated until warm)

Dissolve the flakes completely and pour into a spray bottle.

Use by spraying onto arms, legs, or feet. Some people experience a tingling sensation, especially on freshly shaved skin.

4. Body Lotion or Cream

Can be incorporated into lotions to provide topical magnesium.

Typical usage:

• 5–10% magnesium chloride solution, depending on the formulation.

5. Muscle Gel

Often combined with:

• Aloe vera gel
• Arnica extract
• Peppermint essential oil
• Lavender essential oil

Used after workouts or for sore muscles.

6. Body Scrubs

Mixed with:

• Dead Sea salt
• Epsom salt
• Oils such as jojoba or sweet almond
• Essential oils

Provides gentle exfoliation while leaving skin feeling soft.

7. Compresses

A cloth soaked in a magnesium chloride solution can be applied to sore muscles or joints.

8. Hair Care

Sometimes added in small amounts to:

• Mineral hair sprays
• Scalp treatments

However, excessive use may leave hair feeling stiff or dry.

9. Homemade Wellness Products

Commonly used in:

• Bath salts
• Shower steamers
• Body butter (with dissolved magnesium solution)
• Cooling muscle sprays
• Sleep sprays
• Foot creams
• Recovery balms

Uses to Avoid

Magnesium chloride flakes are not the same as food-grade magnesium supplements. Unless the product is specifically labeled as food grade and intended for consumption, do not ingest them.