Which Rapha Blends Magnesium Product Should You Choose?
Choose Classic Magnesium Oil for a concentrated topical spray that is easy to apply to areas such as the arms, legs, torso, and feet.
Choose Moisturizing Magnesium Oil if your skin is dry, reactive, or prone to the tingling sensation that can come with traditional magnesium chloride sprays. It combines Dead Sea magnesium chloride with skin-supportive ingredients to make frequent use more comfortable.
Choose Magnesium Chloride Flakes for a bath or foot soak. The flakes are available unscented or infused with essential oils, including lavender and eucalyptus with mint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is magnesium oil?
Despite the name, magnesium oil is not an oil. It is a concentrated mixture of magnesium chloride and water that feels slightly slippery when applied to the skin.
Why does magnesium oil sometimes tingle?
Magnesium chloride can feel warm, prickly, or tingly, particularly on dry, sensitive, freshly shaved, or irritated skin. Using less product, applying it to a different area, or choosing the moisturizing formula may feel more comfortable.
What is the difference between magnesium oil and magnesium flakes?
Magnesium oil is sprayed directly onto the skin for quick, targeted use. Magnesium flakes dissolve in a bath or foot soak and are rinsed away afterward.
What is the difference between Classic and Moisturizing Magnesium Oil?
The Classic formula is the more straightforward, concentrated spray. The Moisturizing formula uses the same Dead Sea magnesium chloride with added skin-supportive ingredients intended to reduce dryness and stinging.
Is magnesium chloride the same as Epsom salt?
No. Rapha Blends uses magnesium chloride, while Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. They are different magnesium compounds and are not interchangeable.
Where should Rapha Blends Magnesium Oil be applied?
Rapha Blends recommends applying it to clean skin on areas such as the chest, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Avoid the face, broken skin, and sensitive areas unless the individual product directions say otherwise.
