Magnesium Balm
A rich, skin-nourishing balm that delivers magnesium transdermally — ideal for bedtime application to legs, feet, and back.
Magnesium deficiency is widespread and contributes to muscle cramps, restless legs, poor sleep, and chronic tension. This balm delivers magnesium through the skin in a rich, moisturizing base that is far more pleasant to use than straight magnesium oil spray, which can leave a sticky residue and sometimes causes a tingling sensation on sensitive skin.
Beeswax provides the firm body of the balm while shea butter or coconut oil nourishes the skin. The magnesium oil is incorporated after the wax and oil have melted and begun to cool — this prevents the water-based magnesium from separating out of the balm during setting.
Apply to legs, feet, or back at bedtime. The combination of magnesium absorption and the gentle massage of application is a genuinely relaxing pre-sleep ritual that many people find improves both sleep quality and morning muscle soreness.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Magnesium Oil
- 1/4 cup Shea Butter or Solid Coconut Oil
- 1 tbsp Beeswax Pellets
- Optional: 5 drops Lavender or Roman Chamomile essential oil
How to Use
- 1Melt beeswax pellets and shea butter (or coconut oil) together in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each.
- 2Remove from heat and allow to cool for 3–5 minutes — the mixture should be warm but not hot.
- 3Stir in the magnesium oil slowly, mixing continuously.
- 4Add essential oils if using and stir to combine.
- 5Pour into a glass jar and allow to solidify completely at room temperature before covering.
- 6Apply to legs, feet, or back at bedtime and massage in gently.