how is this different from epsom salts?

Epsom salts are magnesium SULFATE. But this product is magnesium CHLORIDE. The two are very different chemically. Most importantly, magnesium chloride is better for making magnesium oil (you can boil it half and half with filtered water and let it cool down... voila! Fresh magnesium oil).

If I mix magnesium with water and then with coconut oil to make a lotion would I have to add a preservative? Thank you.

No, you would not need a preservative if you mixed your own lotion containing: magnesium, water and coconut oil together. As magnesium chloride is a salt and already a self preserver. In addition, you may be interested to know that Ancient Minerals also makes a great lotion, gel and spray as well. Enjoy!

what is the right proportion of Ancient Minerals magnesium flakes and water to make magnesium spray oil

I suggest putting 25% flakes in a little travel spray bottle to start, then adding hot tap water to dilute. Then it won't tingle as much when you first use it. I use 50% now after my body mag levels became normalized. Your body sucks it in about 30 minutes then it's all gone. That's why most spray it 30 minutes before showering. I carry it around everywhere.

what is the chemical composition difference between this and epsom salts?

Mg sulfate (MgSO4) is epsom salts. Sulfates are salts of sulfuric acid. Mg chloride (MgCl2) is what this product consists of. Chloride is an ion and is an electrolyte that is important for transmitting nerve impulses among many other things. If you can handle all the sciency mumbo jumbo, I recommend Googling "NIH magnesium sulfate and magnesium chloride" or something similar to ensure you get legit results. This study seems to be legit and relatively easy to decipher: http://www.jle.com/fr/revues/mrh/e-docs/magnesium_chloride_or_magnesium_sulfate_a_genuine_question_266651/article.phtml?tab=texte The bioavailability of MgCl2 is good vs. the low bioavailability of MgSO4. My personal experience? I've used both epsom salts in the bath and used magnesium chloride in the bath as a treatment for a neurological syndrome I have that is quite horrible. I feel like the magnesium chloride has helped me more in decreasing the pain, at least temporarily. There is certainly a difference in terms of chemical composition of both of these compounds. While neither is "better" than the other per se, for the purpose of taking a bath to help with pain I would recommend the magnesium chloride over the epsom salts.

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Ancient 750g Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes

Ancient 750g Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes

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Age range (description)
Adult
Brand
Ancient
Product benefits
Relaxing
Recommended uses for product
["Relaxation"
Scent
Unscented

🌿natural Zechstein mineral source

💧highly soluble for fast absorption

🛁750g pure magnesium flakes

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Description

🛀 Elevate your self-care game with Ancient Minerals — soak, soothe, and glow!

SKIN SAVIOR FORMULA - Clinically shown to boost hydration, soothe eczema & psoriasis, and accelerate skin healing.
MUSCLE JOINT RESCUE - Target achy muscles and joints with therapeutic mineral-rich flakes for deep relief.
PURE NATURAL ORIGINS - Sourced from ancient Zechstein seabeds, delivering authentic, trace mineral-rich wellness.
SENSITIVE SKIN FRIENDLY - Gentle, unscented, and perfect for children and sensitive skin types—self-care without compromise.
ULTIMATE RELAXATION RITUAL - Transform your bath into a stress-melting sanctuary with potent magnesium therapy.

Ancient 750g Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes deliver a premium, natural magnesium chloride soak sourced from ancient Zechstein seabeds. Designed for adults and sensitive skin, these unscented flakes provide fast-absorbing, therapeutic benefits including stress relief, muscle relaxation, and enhanced skin hydration—clinically supporting conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Each bath pouch contains approximately 90g of elemental magnesium, making it a powerful addition to your wellness routine.

Specifications

ASIN	B005F1ATJQ
Age Range Description	Adult
Age range (description)	Adult
Bathwater Additive Type	Bath Salt
Benefits	Relaxing, Softening, Smoothing
Best Sellers Rank	37,117 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) 94 in Bath Salts (Beauty)
Brand	Ancient Minerals
Brand Name	Ancient Minerals
Coin Variety 1	Bath Flakes
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 9,504 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00853956003249
Item Form	Flake
Item Weight	1.65 Pounds
Manufacturer	Wholesale Health Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number	609115
Material Features	Natural
Material feature	Natural
Model Number	609115
Number of Items	1
Package Size Name	750g
Product benefits	Relaxing, Softening, Smoothing
Recommended Uses For Product	["Relaxation", "Muscle Relief", "Psoriasis", "Eczema"]
Recommended uses for product	["Relaxation", "Muscle Relief", "Psoriasis", "Eczema"]
Scent	Unscented
Scent Name	Unscented
Skin Type	Sensitive
Special Ingredients	Minerals magnesium
UPC	853956003041 094922010070 190283623390 853956003249 853956003669
Unit Count	750.0 gram

Reviews

M**S

Renewed after bath soak

fantastic product - feel renewed after bath soak

9.01.2026

A**A

Wonderful product 💙

Wonderful helps with pain and headaches, highly recommend 👍

15.08.2021

F**N

excellent salt product for irritated skin

bought this to help heal my skin after a weekend in arran left me covered in midge bites. The worst thing since childhood chickenpox. Steeped in these salts and the itchy and scratchyness went away. Shame about the GP antihistamine prescription...

26.10.2013

P**L

very good, the best magnesium bath flakes i have ever ...

very good, the best magnesium bath flakes i have ever come across. it reccomends the full bag per bath, wich is about right; i just wish it was not quite as expensive as it is.

27.12.2016

A**N

gift

I bought these as a gift, so hopefully they are good. I like natural remedies & products without chemicals in them.

1.11.2013

S**M

Love me a bath a night

Love me a bath a night, and love me some bath salts, this product is great, but the price and amount “no bueno”

5.12.2017

J**B

quality product

love this product as it is so good for you. use it in a footbath and it is very beneficial - energising, moisturising and helps circulation.

9.07.2015

C**I

Five Stars

Good stuff, I use it to make magnesium 'oil' to make sure I'm not depleted . . .

4.01.2018

M**.

Calidad aunque caro

Excelente calidad he visto los resultados, lo he hecho en forma de aceite y le agregué aceite esencial de romero y clavo y me ha hecho muy bien me lo aplicó 20 minutos antes de bañarme y como me da alivio.

21.11.2024

L**M

Excellent produit

Cher mais très bon produit qui tient ses promesses. Efficace sur les spasmes, douleurs et particulièrement sur les courbatures musculaires. Détente assurée du corps et de l'esprit. A noter : donne un très beau teint à la sortie du bain

22.09.2019

A**R

Great Value

Great product. I use this to make magnesium oil and put in the bath. Helps with sore muscles and adds needed magnesium back into my body quickly.

22.07.2026

う**ん

オールシーズン使えるマグネシウム入浴剤！ギフトにも喜ばれる高品質バスフレーク

妻へのプレゼントとしてこちらのマグネシウム入浴剤を購入しました。結果は大正解で、デスクワークで肩や足の疲れが溜まりやすい妻が「身体が芯からスッキリして、リフレッシュできた！」ととても喜んでくれました。特に感動したのは、夏のぬるめのお湯でも約30秒でしっかり溶ける速さ。季節を問わず、オールシーズン快適に使える点が素晴らしいです。入浴後は身体がぽかぽかと温まり、お肌もしっとり。冷え性や疲労回復、リラックスしたい方に本当におすすめできます。自分用のご褒美はもちろん、大切な人へのギフトにも最適です。健康や癒しを贈れるアイテムとして、これからもリピートしたいと思います！

7.09.2025

T**R

Great for foot baths and also seasonal consumption

I made sure I ordered as pure a form as possible because I also drink it to purify the cells of my body. I mix 60g of magnesium chloride with 1 l of water and I drink 200ml of the solution everyday for 5 days. This is a French habit I inherited from my mother and it has always worked a treat for me. I can't guarantee that Ancient Minerals Magnesium Chloride will work for everybody in terms of oral consumption but it does for me, so consume at your own risk! I also use this for my foot baths and it leaves my feet all soft and reenergized. I am just about to reorder a pack actually!

15.02.2017

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