The Magic of Magnesium: Why Your Body Needs It & How Skincare Can Help
Magnesium might not get as much attention as other vitamins and minerals, but it plays a vital role in nearly every function of your body. From supporting muscle and nerve function to regulating blood sugar and helping you get a good night’s sleep, magnesium is a quiet powerhouse. Yet despite its importance, an estimated 50%–75% of Americans are deficient in this essential mineral.
Why Are We So Low in Magnesium?
There are a few reasons magnesium deficiency is so common. Processed foods, poor soil quality, chronic stress, and certain medications can all contribute to lowered magnesium levels. Even if you’re eating a healthy diet, it can be tough to get enough through food alone—especially since your body doesn’t store magnesium long-term.
Why Magnesium Matters
Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. That means it helps make things happen—from producing energy and calming your nervous system to helping your body absorb and use other nutrients like calcium, potassium, and vitamin D. Without enough magnesium, everything from your mood to your muscles can feel off balance.
Can You Absorb Magnesium Through the Skin?
Yes! Topical magnesium—often in the form of magnesium chloride or magnesium sulfate (aka Epsom salt)—can be absorbed through the skin. While transdermal absorption isn’t a total replacement for dietary magnesium, it can help fortify your levels and offer some much-needed relief from symptoms of deficiency, such as muscle cramps, restlessness, fatigue, and headaches.
Why We Add Magnesium to Our Skincare
At FLORL, we carefully infuse magnesium into our scrubs, butters, and lotions because we believe skincare should do more than sit on the surface—it should support your skin and your body from the outside in. Magnesium plays a powerful role in helping to balance the skin’s natural barrier, which is essential for keeping moisture in and environmental stressors out. It also helps improve skin hydration, calm inflammation, and support overall skin resilience.
But that’s not all—magnesium actually helps your skin absorb and utilize other vitamins and minerals more effectively, like vitamin C, E, and essential fatty acids. So when you use magnesium-enriched skincare, you’re not just getting a single benefit—you’re enhancing the effectiveness of your entire routine. It’s skincare with intention, backed by nature and rooted in whole-body wellness.
✨ For Skin Health:
Strengthens and supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
Helps maintain optimal skin hydration
Reduces redness, flakiness, and irritation
Calms sensitive or reactive skin
Supports clearer, more balanced skin by regulating oil production
Aids in the absorption and effectiveness of other nutrients like vitamins C, E, and essential fatty acids
Encourages cell regeneration and skin repair
Protects against environmental stressors and free radical damage
Leaves skin feeling soft, nourished, and naturally healthy
🌿 For Muscle + Body Support:
Eases muscle tension and post-workout soreness
Helps relieve cramping and spasms
Soothes achy joints and promotes flexibility
Supports relaxation of the nervous system
Can reduce sensations of restlessness and fatigue
Encourages better circulation and oxygen flow to tissues
🛌 For Mind + Mood:
Promotes deep relaxation and stress relief
Supports more restful, uninterrupted sleep
Helps regulate cortisol and other stress-related hormones
Aids in mood stability and emotional balance
May reduce feelings of anxiety and overwhelm
💧 For Overall Wellness:
Enhances the absorption of key nutrients like calcium, potassium, and vitamin D
Plays a key role in energy production at the cellular level
Supports heart health and healthy blood pressure
Helps balance electrolytes and prevent dehydration
Promotes hormonal balance and overall metabolic function
How to Use It
You can use magnesium-enriched products daily, especially after a shower or bath when your pores are open and ready to soak up the good stuff. Gently massage into areas that hold tension—like the shoulders, lower back, or legs—and let nature do its thing.
Final Thoughts
Magnesium might be invisible, but its impact is powerful. Whether you’re new to the world of wellness or a seasoned self-care devotee, adding magnesium to your skincare routine is a simple, effective way to show your body a little extra love. At FLORL, we’re here to help you do just that—with intention, care, and products that work in harmony with you.
Sarah Seeds, CNHP
Sarah, the owner and maker at FLORL, is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner with a passion for holistic wellness, essential oils, and natural skincare. With years of experience in health and wellness, she believes skincare should be as unique as you are. A home cook, UNOS Ambassador, and lifelong plant lover, she’s dedicated to creating products with intention—handmade, botanical, and always crafted with care.