NOW Foods Magnesium Topical Spray

Name: NOW Foods Magnesium Topical Spray
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739077370
Price: 9.49 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£9.49

A topical way to use magnesium: NOW Foods Magnesium Topical Spray, 237 ml per pack, absorbed through the skin instead of the gut.

How to use

For external use only. Follow the directions on the pack — spray onto the skin and leave to absorb. Avoid broken skin and the eye area.

Good to know

For external use — not to be swallowed

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

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SKU: 733739077370

At a glance

Insufficient

evidence for magnesium on the skin (oils, sprays, flakes, lotions)

Our honest take

Magnesium chloride dissolved in water, to spray on the skin or add to a foot soak. Four sprays hold about 66 mg of magnesium, but there is little good evidence that a meaningful amount gets through the skin, so treat this as a skin product rather than a way to raise your magnesium. If you want more magnesium, food or an oral supplement is the route with evidence behind it. It often tingles and can leave a sticky or white residue.

You like a magnesium spray or foot soak as part of a massage or bath routine
You understand it is not a proven way to raise your magnesium levels
You want to correct a low magnesium intake: an oral supplement is the proven route
You have sensitive, broken or freshly shaved skin: it often stings
You have kidney, heart or breathing problems or take diuretics: the brand advises asking your doctor first

The science

Magnesium on the skin (oils, sprays, flakes, lotions)· evidence: Insufficient

Magnesium sprays, oils, lotions and bath flakes are usually magnesium chloride (or sulfate) in water. They are sold on the idea that magnesium soaks in through the skin. Reviews of the research have found very little good evidence that a meaningful amount does: the skin is a strong barrier, and the few small studies are poor quality and inconsistent.

A warm bath or a massage may feel good in its own right, but if you want to raise your magnesium intake, magnesium from food or an oral supplement is the route with evidence behind it. Claims about sleep, muscles, joints or stress for these products are not authorised.

Typical dose: No established dose. Use as directed on the pack.

Safety: Magnesium chloride sprays often tingle or sting, especially on freshly shaved or broken skin; rinse off if irritation persists. Do not swallow. Keep away from eyes.

Research we looked at:
Gröber U, Werner T, Vormann J, Kisters K (2017). Myth or reality – transdermal magnesium? Nutrients 9(8):813.
Kass L, Rosanoff A, Tanner A et al. (2017). Effect of transdermal magnesium cream on serum and urinary magnesium levels in humans: a pilot study. PLoS One 12(4):e0174817.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: aqua (water), magnesium chloride.

Magnesium content: about 66 mg per 4 sprays. This is applied to the skin, not swallowed, so NRV does not apply.

Pack: 237 ml spray.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Spray 2 to 5 times onto clean, dry skin and massage in. For a foot soak, add 30 to 60 ml to warm water and soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Wipe off any white residue with a damp cloth. For external use only; avoid the eyes and stop if irritation occurs.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.