Can You Use Magnesium Oil More Than Once a Day?

A question I was recently asked is: “Is it safe to use magnesium oil more than once a day?” The short answer is yes, it’s perfectly safe. In fact, many people find that using it more than once daily gives them the best results. Why is that?

Your Body Only Absorbs What It Needs

When you apply magnesium oil to your skin, the magnesium is absorbed directly into your bloodstream and tissues. Your body is pretty clever - it only takes in what it needs. You don’t have to worry about applying too much, because your body has built-in checks and balances. Any you don’t need, you’ll simply excrete.

Having said that, many of us are thought to have lower than optimum magnesium levels (see the below point) so it’s unlikely you’ll spray on too much. Depending on how hard you press your nozzle, 6-8 sprays will give you about 100mg of magnesium. The RDA for magnesium is 320mg for women (more if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding) and 420mg for men.

Daily Life Uses Up Magnesium Quickly

Modern life makes big demands on our magnesium levels. Stress, busy schedules, caffeine, alcohol, and even certain medications all deplete this essential mineral. On top of that, even ‘good’ things like exercise and muscle activity use up your magnesium stores quickly. That’s why many people benefit from a ‘top-up’ more than once a day.

You could consider applying your magnesium oil after exercise, during stressful times (for example, in the lead up to giving a work presentation, or half an hour before 20 excited 5 years olds descend on your house for a birthday party) and before bed to support sleep.

You won’t experience unwanted side effects

The only thing you might notice if you use a lot of magnesium oil in one spot is a tingling or itchy sensation on the skin. This isn’t harmful. If it bothers you, you can apply a plain moisturiser, or dilute your magnesium oil with added water. Experiment with where you apply your magnesium oil. In most people, the feet do not experience this sensation. However, constant use in the same area can be drying (it’s a salt product) so it is nice to mix up where you apply your oil.

There is one ‘side effect’ that some people like – regular use of transdermal magnesium helps them stay ‘regular’ in terms of bathroom visits. If you take too much magnesium orally, this can lead to uncomfortable digestive issues such as loose bowel movements. Using your mag oil spray on your skin bypasses the digestive system , gently aiding the situation, without explosive dramas!

Little rituals can be a great way to anchor your day

Little rituals can be a powerful way to anchor your day, bringing a sense of calm and consistency even when life gets busy. Using magnesium oil more than once a day can easily become such a grounding practice . You can have a quick spray in the morning to ease muscle tension and start your day with an energy boost, and another in the evening to unwind and signal to your body that it’s time to rest. Customers have told us they keep a bottle at their desk so they can use it as part of a mini-break during their work day. These tiny pauses aren’t just about magnesium’s benefits for sleep, stress and sore muscles - they’re also gentle reminders to slow down and look after yourself.

Magnesium can be a quick fix

Sometimes you just need a quick fix. Physically and mentally.  A few sprays massaged into tight shoulders, cramping calves, or even your temples, can bring fast relief when sore muscles or tension headaches strike.

Because it’s absorbed through the skin, magnesium gets to work right where your body needs it most. It’s a simple, natural way to take the edge off discomfort without having to stop what you’re doing.

The release of physical tension, and nervous system support means that a spray of magnesium can also bring about a feeling of calm and relaxation quite quickly.

Consistency Is Key

There’s no one-size-fits-all routine. Some people prefer one generous application at night. Others like smaller, more frequent applications throughout the day. Both approaches work. Experiment to see what feels good for your body.

Your body will guide you and, over time, you’ll work out the pattern that supports your muscles, sleep, and stress levels best.

The only time your magnesium won't work is when you forget to apply it!

Advice to use your magnesium oil daily is not just a sales gimmick! If it was all about the money we'd have priced our magnesium oil way higher than we have! It's $25.50 for a 150ml bottle and this should last you several months of daily use. Plus we have multi-buy deals which brings the cost down even more.

We created our mini magnesium oils with busy lives in mind  - you can slip these little bottles into your bag, gym kit, car, or keep them in your desk drawer. Because, as you know, sore muscles and stressful moments don’t wait until you’re at home in the evening!

These mini oils mean you can ease tension, calm your mind, or support recovery anywhere, anytime. They’re your pocket-sized dose of calm, ready whenever and wherever you are.

And not just you - we have lovely customers who keep several mini mag oils at their workplace to gift to colleagues and visitors  in need. How awesome is that!

We have a multi-buy deal on these too, so you can keep a few wherever you need them, and to use as gifts. The max discount is on 7 bottles. So if you’d like more, say for a sports team or to kit out the whole of your staff, please contact us and we’ll sort you out with a special deal - info@saltandoil.nz

In magnesium mellowness,

Dionne x

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Disclaimer: This information is for general wellbeing only and is not medical advice. If you have specific health conditions or concerns, please consult a qualified health professional. There are certain reasons some people might be advised not to supplement with magnesium, for example if they have very low blood pressure, as magnesium is known to lower blood pressure.