How to Take a Magnesium Bath (and a Magnesium Foot Soak)
A magnesium bath is one of the simplest self-care rituals there is: warm water, a scoop of soak, and 20 quiet minutes. Here is exactly how to do it, using the directions printed on our Magnesium Bath Soak label.
What is in a magnesium bath soak?
Our soak keeps the list short: magnesium chloride flakes, Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), pink Himalayan salt, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and essential oils. That is the whole label, and you can read it in one breath.
How to take a magnesium bath, step by step
- Run a warm bath. Warm, not hot. Very hot water can dry out skin and make you feel lightheaded.
- Add 1/2 to 1 cup of soak under the running water so it dissolves.
- Soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Put your phone away, dim the lights, and breathe.
- Rinse off with fresh water after bathing.
- Hydrate. Drink a glass of water when you are done.
How to do a magnesium foot soak
No bathtub? Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of soak to a basin of warm water and soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes. It is a great way to end a long shift on your feet.
How often can I take a magnesium bath?
Most people enjoy it as a weekly or twice-weekly ritual. Pay attention to your skin. If it feels dry afterward, soak less often and follow with a body oil on damp skin.
Safety tips
- Skip the soak if you have open cuts, broken skin, or a rash.
- Get out slowly and carefully. Warm baths can make some people dizzy.
- Keep soaks, like all bath products, out of reach of children and pets, and do not swallow the bath water.
- Check with your doctor first if you are pregnant, have a medical condition such as heart or kidney problems, or are in cancer treatment.
Pair it with the spray
On busy nights, use the spray: 3 to 5 sprays on legs or shoulders takes about a minute. On slow nights, soak. Read the magnesium spray guide.
Sources
- Angel Oh Magnesium Bath Soak label directions
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cosmetics. fda.gov/cosmetics