The most important fact to remember is that this isn’t an allergic reaction to magnesium. Magnesium is naturally found within the body and is vital to good health. This can actually be a sign the body’s cellular levels are in magnesium deficiency. This tingling sensation is caused by the magnesium, which is a large molecule being rapidly absorbed through the epidermis.
Magnesium Flakes can provide a gentle solution to raising your levels. Added to a bath or foot bath they can provide a lower concentration of the solution. This will still help increase your levels of magnesium to help you sleep.
Another factor that can influence a tingling reaction when applying magnesium is the amount used on one area. We recommend using a small amount per area and increasing gradually. If you have dry or broken skin, it may heighten this sensation, so it is advised to avoid these areas. This reaction to skin supplements will decrease as your body’s cellular magnesium levels increase.
To reduce the reaction we recommend applying magnesium creams and sprays using the following techniques:
Apply only a small amount to any individual skin area. Massage in well.
Apply after a shower onto wet skin, while pores are open.
Vary the application areas to increase the body’s overall magnesium level.
Little but often is the key. Massage in and wait for a minute or so then try a little more.
The key is to apply transdermal magnesium wherever it feels comfortable. Once absorbed into the skin, magnesium is circulated around the body. This means there is no direct need to focus just on a single area. However, once your magnesium levels begin to rise you will find areas that were sensitive before are no longer.