So this was in place of you having to buy the lotion, I got confused on the types of Magnesium! I’m so glad you asked this questions, because I learned something new! I realized the difference between Epsom Salt & Magnesium Lotions. Epsom Salt is 100% magnesium sulfate, and magnesium lotions are magnesium chloride. The articles I’ve found Magnesium Chloride Oil is even better at absorbing into the skin, better for our kidneys, and causing more relief for symptoms. So I guess the lotion isn’t even the best one, it’s the magnesium chloride oil the absorption of oil works even better through the skin with the testing they did for symptom relief!
What I learned:
**The lotions aren’t as good as giving relief.
**the recipe I use isn’t the best magnesium to get relief from, but has giving me relief now for years. I will be trying the Magnesium Chloride flake Recipes from the article By Author Jayne Leonard
**It also states when starting the magnesium chloride application start small, (one article said a few teaspoons only applied to start, so your body can adjust.)
**I found a bunch of recipes for making your own magnesium chloride lotion by searching it online.
**The magnesium chloride Oil has proven better absorption.
**Here’s a little section from one of the articles By Author Jayne Leonard ~Although absorption rates vary, magnesium oil tends to have one of the highest rates of absorption of any form of this mineral. In a study on transdermal application of a 31% magnesium chloride solution, it was found that after 12 weeks’ treatment 89% of subjects raised their cellular magnesium levels – with an average increase of 59.7%!
**I just found the DIY oil recipe from a wonderful author Katie O'Connor
Contributing Writer
http://peacelovenourish.com/ and is a certified herbalist, holistic health coach! The article was posted in 2019 called HOW TO MAKE & USE HOMEMADE MAGNESIUM OIL TO BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH
How To Make Homemade Magnesium Oil
Ingredients
½ cup magnesium chloride flakes
½ cup distilled water (to extend the shelf life)
Glass spray bottles

Directions
Bring ½ cup of distilled water to a boil.
Add ½ cup magnesium flakes to a glass measuring cup or bowl.
Once water has boiled, pour it into the bowl of magnesium flakes and stir until the flakes completely dissolve.
Let this mixture cool and transfer to labeled spray bottles for daily use.
Store your homemade magnesium oil at room temperature for up to 6 months.
To Use:

Start by using just a few sprays on your skin; initially no more than five. Over the next few days, gradually work up to 10-20 sprays a day. I like to apply my homemade magnesium oil in the crook of my arms, back of my knees, and stomach for best absorption.

It is also wise to do a patch test on your skin (particularly if you have sensitive skin) before applying the spray all over your body. A lot of people may initially experience tingling or a slight itching sensation where the oil is applied. This can be relieved by applying aloe vera on the site or coconut oil about 20 minutes after applying the oil (to give it a chance to absorb properly).