Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion – Zechstein Magnesium Chloride Cream with Shea Butter, Organic Oils & Hyaluronic Acid for Skin Hydration, Non-Greasy Body Lotion, 5oz

I usually take magnesium at night to help me fall asleep. I thought I would give this a try after reading about it. It does help relieve pain, and it also --for me---provides a nice, drowsy-relaxed feeling. I like taking magnesium so there is no hangover effect the next morning so I can still wake up for work with no problems. Initially, I was having what I guess was restless-leg issues. Just an uncomfortable feeling in my legs/ calves where they sort of twitch and just won't relax to let you sleep. One pump of this spread on both calves solved that problem COMPLETELY. I put it on other areas like if my hip or lower back is aching, and it helps me fall asleep by relieving the pain in that area. Also, works great if you over-did it from exercise so have achy muscles. I have used it on my neck, shoulders, upper arms, trigger thumb joint pain, low back, hip, legs and feet. No problems whatsoever----besides the drowsiness effect on me. (I would say you could probably gauge if you will feel drowsy/sleepy vs. just relaxed and pain-free based on the effect any other magnesium supplement you have tried has affected you. I just happen to be super-sensitive to it.) I recently bought this product that also contains MSM after reading about the pain relieving effects of MSM on joints. My foot had started hurting mainly under the big toe after wearing some new shoes and doing a lot of walking that day. Anyway, using the cream has also been helpful in that regard, putting it on at night (again because it happens to cause me drowsiness). This does have a rust smell because it is a mineral. I typically wear vinyl or nitrile latex-free examination-type gloves to apply the cream since I do not want that smell on my hands. The smell does go away after a while if you do not want to use gloves. ( Also, I re-use the gloves.) Also, I have learned that this product with just the magnesium lotion is a bit stickier and smellier than the one which contains MSM, but that is because the one with MSM has 25mg magnesium per pump whereas this product contains only magnesium at 40mg per pump. Both lotions do absorb, but this one, at first, will have a bit of a sticky feel. The stickiness and odor both go away after maybe 10 minutes. Additionally, it is true this lotion does not have any effect on your bowel movements. Some can take magnesium during the day with no problems, but this magnesium though a lotion, affects me just like a pill supplement in that it causes me to feel drowsy. (Again, I only add this because I am super-sensitive and want to make sure anybody who is sensitive is aware you might not want to use this for the first time right before going to work. Also, even if you are sensitive to a magnesium-drowsy effect, it may not create that feeling for you with only one pump. ) Bottom line: I think this is a great alternative to taking NSAIDs on a consistent basis which I have read is not good for the liver or stomach lining over time.

The only magnesium cream I would buy. Works like a charm. I sleep so much better when I put this on my feet and knees. And it’s worked on my painful muscles too!

Easy application. I’ve been using at bedtime to relax and it’s been doubling up as post recovery from the gym. Noticeable difference in how relaxed my muscles and body feel after using.

***EDIT: Seller reached out and gave me a refund. I'm very grateful that they took the time to read my review, respond, & make it right! *** I buy this magnesium lotion several times a year. It's great. But BEWARE I have had a couple defective bottles, the pump does not work & no lotion comes out. There is NO refund and NO replacement available. This product is too expensive to be throwing money away like that. I will no longer be buying the one with the pump. Try their other products if you don't have money too waste.

I absolutely adore this product; this is my 4th purchase. I sleep so much more deeply with it (and am a light sleeper without). I've used the spray but prefer the cream because your feet don't feel 'crusty.' The effects of both are equally wonderful though. This time I'd let my product. run out for some time and was very disappointed when the pump did not work correctly, because I'd been desperately looking forwards to better sleep.... I called their customer service and received some of the nicest service I've had in years, as well as a very kind replacement bottle. Apparently there has been some sort of issue with storage for some of the products being sold through Amazon, and a percentage of the lotion bottles pumps are faulty. If you buy directly from them, you won't run into this problem. It is 10000% worth the hassle. I can't recommend the stuff enough! Thank you so much, Ancient Minerals, please keep up the wonderful work!

Update: After posting this review on Amazon, I was surprised to be contacted by the manufacturer for a refund on Jan 27, 2026. I informed them, yet again, that I’d emailed them directly Jan 19, 2026 through their customer support process on their manufacturer website and asked if anyone monitored that function. I also told them I’d already attached a photo of the lot number and date on the bottom of the canister with my first email when they requested that information again. After supplying them with the photo a second time via the Amazon contact method, I received word from the manufacturer rep that a credit for the purchase would be issued. ——————————————- Container failure on brand new purchase. Product would not dispense. Tried Internet searches on possible solutions to get pump working. No luck loosening using hot water, or priming pump, or hitting container on hard surface, or using straightened paper clips to push into holes on bottom to loosen seal. Sent email and customer support query to manufacture with lot number and date photo from bottom of can. No response. In desperation, broke into container with pliers and screwdriver. Scooped contents into clean glass jar. Maybe not as hygienic as original dispensing method but at least not a total waste. Will research another brand that’s easier to access…something with a pumping system that actually works.

This topical magnesium helps reduce my muscle cramps and restless legs at night. I regularly massage it into my calves

Okay I just got this and the pump didn't work. DON"T PANIC. HERE IS HOW TO MAKE IT WORK. On the bottome of the cannister is a very very easily removable white disc. Just take a knife and pop that off / I did it with my fingernail. You'll see inside is a hollow area and then plastic up in there. Just push the plastic up in there toward the top very gently until it stops. NOW the pump will work. I'm not sure if I'll need to put that piece inside up toward the top each time but that's okay as long as I can get the pump to work. I just got this for muscle spasms and I hope it will help. I will update after some time. Doing a skin patch test now just to see if it irritates. STAY TUNED... ....... 2 days later I'm fed up with this damn pump. See my photo a screwdriver some wire cutters and a hacksaw I finally got the damn thing open and you can see that I put all of the contents in a nice big jar. Why do they have to make it so difficult? See photos this took a lot of determination swearing and other people in my family saying be careful you're going to cut yourself! It was worth it though. What a shame to use such a crappy bottle. See for yourself------------ --------------------As for the product, it's legit. It tingles when it first goes on (that means it's working). Then my muscle spasms in my lower back get less bothersome. I can't say they go away 100% but it helps. This is a great way to get more magnesium into my muscles where it's needed.