Spraying magnesium on your belly or stomach bypasses digestion, avoids laxative side effects and targets localized tension.
When spraying magnesium on your body, the torso and abdomen are chosen as the skin is relatively thin and the belly or torso and abdomen have a large surface area that allows for easy transdermal application of the magnesium.
People spray magnesium on their belly to avoid stomach upset as well as ease cramps and tension and promote relaxation.
Applying the magnesium to your belly before bed is also thought to calm the nervous system and help you sleep, although any scientific proof for the transdermal absorption raising your systemic magnesium levels significantly is also limited.
And massaging the magnesium spray onto your lower abdomen can also help soothe menstrual cramps or tight abdominal muscles.
And oral magnesium pills can also cause diarrhea or loose stools and so applying the magnesium to your skin avoids the digestive tract entirely, which can help prevent diarrhea, stomach upset and loose stools.
The best places to apply magnesium spray depend on your goal.
Spraying the magnesium spray on the soles of the feet or calves work well for relaxation and sleep, while areas with hair follicles like the arms, legs, or directly onto tight muscles provide effective local absorption.
Best Application Zones for magnesium spray include:
Soles of the Feet: Popular for nighttime routines because the skin is less sensitive and easy to target, though absorption is slower through thick skin.
Hair Follicles and Limbs: Arms and legs feature hair follicles which aid faster localized uptake into the skin.
Sore or Tight Muscles: Spray directly onto calves, shoulders, or the back of the neck to target specific cramps or tension.
Abdomen: Applied to the stomach to help calm the nervous system before rest.
Tips for Better Absorption of the magnesium spray include:
Clean your skin: Apply the magnesium spray after a warm shower or bath when your pores are open and clean.
Rub it in: Massage the magnesium spray thoroughly into the skin instead of letting it sit.
Avoid sensitive areas: Do not spray the magnesium spray on broken skin, freshly shaved areas, or near your eyes, as it can sting.