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Our editors have researched and tested clean supplements and sleep products for years. These are our favorite magnesium oil sprays with quality ingredients for maximum benefits.

Magnesium supports over 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies. You’ve probably heard about taking magnesium supplements for sleep and relaxation — but the mineral is essential for practically countless bodily functions, from our nerve and muscle functions to our heart health, bone health, and immunity.

That’s why ensuring you’re getting your daily magnesium — about 310 to 400 milligrams — is a fantastic way to look after your overall health. Some folks experience adverse digestive effects from oral magnesium supplements, which makes magnesium oil topical sprays a great alternative — in its (limited) preliminary studies, topical magnesium absorption has shown promise in preventing muscle cramps.

We love a good bedtime routine to wind down at night and improve our sleep hygiene. And spraying magnesium topically is a great way to shift into bedtime mode. The brands below typically recommend spraying magnesium oil on your feet before bed, as topical sprays can tingle — but as your body gets used to the magnesium, you can usually begin spraying it elsewhere, like arms and legs.

Why choose clean, nontoxic magnesium oil?

Clean, nontoxic magnesium oil can help you ease muscle and joint pain, promote relaxation and sleep, and relieve stress. It’s made of just two natural ingredients, magnesium dissolved into water, and it’s not actually an oil — it has a slippery, oil-like feeling upon application, but it sinks into your skin without a tacky finish. 

What are the benefits of applying magnesium oil topically?

Applying magnesium oil topically can help you avoid the digestive issues that some folks have when taking oral magnesium supplements, like diarrhea. Applying magnesium topically can also soothe muscle soreness, and small studies have shown it useful in potentially improving pain symptoms in conditions like fibromyalgia.

What kind of magnesium should you look for in a spray?

When shopping for magnesium spray, you should look for magnesium chloride. This salt form of magnesium is typically mined from underground deposits like the Zechstein seabed or extracted from brine like that in the Dead Sea. It dissolves into water to form magnesium oil sprays.

Our criteria:

After researching, corresponding with brands, and combing through customer reviews, our editors have selected the best clean and effective magnesium oil sprays for deeper relaxation and sleep. We update this list regularly with our emerging favorites, and all of our picks are vetted to meet the following criteria.

  • CLEAN & NONTOXIC | Each brand uses high-quality magnesium chloride or magnesium-rich sea minerals without synthetic fragrances, dyes, parabens, or unnecessary additives. The options on this list offer third-party testing or purity verification, so you can be sure.
  • ETHICAL, ECO-FRIENDLY, & SUSTAINABLE | These brands are transparent about sourcing, manufacturing, and ingredient quality. They prioritize responsible extraction practices, sustainable packaging, and earth-conscious operations.
  • EFFECTIVE | Magnesium sprays should absorb easily (without a mess!), feel gentle on the skin, and deliver noticeable results. We’ve prioritized options that are easy to use and effective, too.

Prefer oral supplements? Check out our magnesium supplements guide. And if you’re looking to improve your overall sleep, discover our favorite organic mattresses and sustainable bedding.


1. Cymbiotika

American made
Third party tested

Best For | Adaptogenic magnesium spray
Ingredients | Dead Sea magnesium, ashwagandha, reishi, copper extract, lavender, aloe
Prices starting at | $36; $10.59/ounce

Cymbiotika’s magnesium spray, like all sprays on this list, is magnesium chloride salt dissolved in water. It combines that with aloe vera, a naturally cooling and skin-soothing botanical, along with ashwagandha, reishi, copper extract, and lavender extract. Lavender can not only help you fall asleep, it can also provide pain and inflammation relief. But the magnesium is the star of the show in this spray. It’s formulated to absorb into the bloodstream within minutes, giving you the benefits of magnesium supplementation like supporting muscle and nerve function and blood glucose control. Spray it directly onto sore muscles to provide soothing relief, or onto your neck and chest to fall asleep with the soothing scent of lavender. Like all Cymbiotika products, the spray is made in the US, is third-party tested, and has no preservatives or fillers.


2. Primally Pure

Eco friendly packaging
Handcrafted
Subscriptions available
Woman owned

Best For | Full-body and facial sprays
Ingredients | Magnesium, cider vinegar, witch hazel, lavender, rose, cinnamon
Prices starting at | $24; $6/ounce

Primally Pure, a skincare and wellness company that focuses on plant-based ingredients grown regeneratively, makes three magnesium-powered body sprays. If you’re looking to promote a good night’s sleep, look no further than their sleep spray. It’s powered by magnesium chloride to help regulate your nervous system and promote calmness and deeper sleep — spray it on the soles of your feet right before bed to experience its benefits. The spray even has a spa-like scent profile of lavender, bergamot, and blue tansy oil. Along with promoting better sleep, magnesium supports countless other bodily functions — Primally Pure also makes a cycle soothing spray with magnesium and essential oils to topically relieve menstrual pain, and an everything spray that works as an everyday toner and skin soother with witch hazel, cider vinegar, and magnesium. And the brand partners with Pact to help you recycle their packaging.

Customer Review | “This stuff is amazing. I rub some on the bottom of my feet at night and I sleep so well. I’ve even been dreaming, which tells me I’m getting more restorative rest. It has a really nice, smooth texture and smells great. Buying one next for my mom to try.” – Natalie (Read more reviews.)


3. HigherDOSE

Warranty offered
Woman owned

Best For | Pure, high-quality Zechstein magnesium 
Ingredients | Zechstein magnesium 
Prices starting at | $35; $7/ounce

Just four sprays of HigherDOSE’s transdermal magnesium spray has 100 milligrams of topical magnesium. It uses Zechstein magnesium, named for the northern European sea from which it’s extracted — buried beneath layers of rock, it’s said to be a pure, unpolluted form of magnesium. The brand recommends using the spray right before or after working out — before, it can enhance your sweat session for the ultimate glow, and after, it’ll help soothe sore muscles and support recovery. But some reviewers note that it helps boost sleep, too, especially when used on bare feet right before bed. Founded by two women, HigherDOSE makes all sorts of self-care and holistic recovery products, from red light therapy devices to microcurrent and infrared sauna devices. 

Customer Review | “The quality of this magnesium spray is top notch. I have had other magnesium sprays and I can definitely tell the difference. I will continue to purchase. I have a small bottle for travel and a spare full bottle so I am never without my magnesium spray.” – Celeste Q. (Read more reviews.)


4. Ancient Minerals 

Budget friendly
Natural materials

Best For | Affordable magnesium spray
Ingredients | Zechstein magnesium 
Pricing starting at | $12, $1.50/ounce

One of the most budget-friendly options on this list, Ancient Minerals makes a no-frills magnesium oil spray that’s less than $12. It’s also made with pure magnesium chloride sustainably sourced from the Zechstein seabed. It has a non-greasy finish that absorbs into the skin quickly, and six sprays contain 100 milligrams of magnesium. Designed to be used anywhere — legs, arms, back, chest, feet — the unscented spray is made of nothing but water and magnesium chloride. It’s great for a quick refresh after the gym, or a before-bed application for deeper sleep. And Ancient Minerals, which sells its magnesium spray through Enviromedica, is one of the legacy brands in the topical magnesium space — unlike newer brands, they’ve been making their product for over 15 years. 

Customer Review | “I’ve tried several magnesium oils and creams over the years and none of them come close to the quality of this magnesium oil. This oil is lightweight, absorbs well into the skin, is odorless, and in my own experience, it doesn’t cause the intense tingling and itching I tolerated from other brands.” – June D.H. (Read more reviews.)


5. Salt Lab

Eco friendly packaging
Vegan

Best For | A high magnesium concentration
Ingredients | Magnesium chloride
Price starting at | $64; $4.74/ounce

Salt Lab’s magnesium oil spray comes in a beautiful amber glass bottle, with an easy-to-use spray mechanism that makes it effortless to spray onto any part of your body—though the brand recommends starting just with your feet, since you might experience tingling on the first few applications. It’s highly concentrated, with each milliliter of spray delivering 400 milligrams of high-grade magnesium chloride sourced from the Tibetan Plateau. And 70% of users say they’ve seen improved sleep quality with consistent use. While Salt Lab, which formulates its products in Australia, now carries plenty of magnesium goods, their spray was their flagship product. We love how they specialized in topical magnesium, and that they have eco-friendly refill options!

Customer Review | “I’ve been using the Magnesium Oil Spray for a month or so now and have really noticed a difference in the quality of my sleep. I give both my feet a few sprays before I go to sleep and love that it doesn’t leave an oily residue.” – Chloe M. (Read more reviews.)


6. Whole Love Organics

American made
Small business
Woman owned

Best For | Headache relief
Ingredients | Magnesium chloride, lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary
Price starting at | $16; $4/ounce

Founded by a mother of three young children in 2025, Whole Love Organics makes natural, nontoxic products that are easy to use and budget-friendly. Their magnesium spray comes in three different iterations—unscented is nothing but a magnesium chloride brine, lavender has lavender essential oil for a calming way to wind down before bed, and headache relief is designed to alleviate headaches through aromatherapy with peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary essential oils, all of which are organic. Each spray comes in a four-ounce glass bottle, and the brand recommends doing a spot test before using the spray on aching muscles all over your body. Whole Love also makes natural deodorants, face wash, cleaning oil, dry shampoo, and more.

Customer Review | “I use this spray almost every day and I’ve been falling asleep the second I hit the pillow lol. It’s been great with easing my menstrual cramps too!” – Eileen Stoll (Read more reviews.)


7. NOW Foods

Budget friendly
Dairy free
Family owned
Gives back
Soy free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Best For | Trusted brand with third-party testing
Ingredients | Magnesium chloride
Price starting at | $12; $1.50/ounce

Since the 1960s, NOW Foods has been creating quality supplements that are both trusted and affordable. Among their lineup of products, which includes vitamins, minerals, probiotics, fibers, antioxidants, and more, is their topical magnesium spray. It’s made of nothing but water and magnesium chloride sourced from ancient seabeds. Four sprays deliver about 66 milligrams of magnesium for a potent product, and 8 ounces of product goes for no more than $12. NOW has uncompromising standards when it comes to quality—every product undergoes in-house testing to ensure its potency and safety, and they partner with third-party labs to further verify their product. They partner with TerraCycle, too, to help you recycle empty packaging that can’t be recycled locally—they’ll send you a free shipping label to conveniently recycle your empties.

Customer Review | “I apply 2 sprays to the back of each calf and rub in real well and yes it did kinda burn at first for about the first week, but it does not burn now when I apply it. My sleep has improved drastically and within a half hour after applying the magnesium spray I’m feeling tired. I’m now getting 6-8 hrs straight sleep at night, something I haven’t got in years.” – Punkin (Read more reviews.)


Featured image is from Primally Pure


Natalie Gale is a Boston-based freelance journalist. Since 2022, she has been reviewing the top sustainable home, wellness, fashion, and beauty products, sharing her honest opinion on the best finds. When she’s not writing about art, food, or sustainability, you can find her biking to the farmers’ market, baking, sewing, or planning her next Halloween costume. Say hi on Instagram!