THE SCIENCE
Magnesium oil: what the evidence really says
Magnesium oil is popular, pleasant and low-risk — but some of the claims run ahead of the research. Here's an honest look at where each one stands.
THE BIG QUESTION
Does magnesium oil actually absorb through your skin?
The claim the whole category depends on. Here's what the small amount of research found, why scientists still argue about it, and how to think about it.
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Magnesium oil for muscles & cramps
Why people spray it on tired legs, what the evidence says, and the part the massage plays.
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Magnesium oil for sleep
Magnesium's real link to relaxation, and why an evening spray becomes a wind-down ritual.
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How to use magnesium oil
Where to apply it, how much, when to rinse — and why it tingles the first few times.
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