"Magnesium spray on feet" is one of the most searched ways to use magnesium spray, and it's how we use ours most nights. Here's how to do it and what to expect.
Why the feet?
There's no magic spot. People use the feet for practical reasons:
- The soles are less sensitive than the face, chest or underarms, so the tingle is less noticeable.
- It's easy to do sitting on the edge of the bed, and a foot rub is relaxing on its own.
- Socks keep it from rubbing off on your sheets.
The back of the neck, shoulders and calves work too. Pick whatever feels good to you.
Does magnesium spray on your feet help you sleep?
Honestly, the research is still thin. Scientists are still studying how much magnesium gets through the skin from a spray, and we don't want to promise you a better night's sleep from a bottle. If you have ongoing trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor.
What a lot of people find is that the routine helps. Doing the same calming thing every night, like a cool foot rub with lights low and phone down, is a well-known signal to your body that it's time to wind down. Our spray has wintergreen and rosemary, so it also feels fresh and cool on tired feet.
How to use it, step by step
- Start with clean feet. Right after a shower or a quick wash is ideal. Slightly damp skin is best.
- Spray 3 to 5 times per foot. Aim for the soles and arches.
- Massage it in for a minute or two. Work it into the arches and heels.
- Give it a few minutes, then put on socks if you'd like to keep your sheets dry.
- Do it about 20 minutes before bed. Make it part of your wind-down instead of the last thing you rush through.
How often can I use it?
Most people use it once a day, at night. You can also use it after a run, a long shift on your feet, or a day of paddling. Start with a few sprays and see how your skin feels.
Where not to spray it
- Freshly shaved skin, cuts or cracked heels. The salt will sting.
- Near your eyes or on your face.
- Anywhere you're already irritated.
The tingle, and how to tone it down
A tingle or mild itch is common the first few times, especially on dry skin. It's the salt in the solution. To make it gentler, spray onto damp skin, use fewer sprays, or rinse after 20 to 30 minutes. If it turns into real redness or a rash, stop.
Leave it on or rinse it off?
Either is fine. Magnesium chloride can feel a little tacky as it dries. The sweet almond oil in our formula helps with that. If it still bothers you, wipe your feet with a damp cloth before bed.
New to magnesium spray? Start with What Does Magnesium Spray Do? Ready to try it? Our Magnesium Sleep and Muscle Spray is made to order on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
This article is for general information and isn't medical advice. If you're pregnant, nursing, have kidney problems or take prescription medication, check with your doctor before using magnesium products.