Life-flo Magnesium Lotion, Vanilla Scent - Relief and Relaxation with Magnesium Chloride from The Zechstein Seabed - Dermatologist Tested, Hypoallergenic, 60-Day Guarantee, Not Tested on Animals, 8oz

This stuff is wonderful.. the scent is pleasing and it’s a thicker lotion.. love magnesium boost;)no more muscle ache or twitching legs at night.. product lasts.. worth the money. I’m on my second bottle.I tried the oils.. they didn’t absorb as well on my skin. This is a great moisturizer as well.

Have been using this product for years and I look forward to putting it on at night. I use it at night because it’s great for relaxing you and helping you sleep soundly. I don’t love the bottle (everything on my nightstand has to look pretty) so I transfer it to a glass bottle with a pump. Just know that if you do this, the lotion is very thick so you can mix in a little purified water and shake it really well to get it all out. The vanilla smell is yummmmmmmyyy!!😋

Update 9/15/24: I have been using this lotion regularly and do like the effects especially on my achy knees n feet. I upgraded from 3 stars to 4, and the seller reached out and offered a refund which I didnt expect (since I do use it and like it I opted to not get refunded) but I certaintly appreciated it!! AA++ seller that stands behind thier productI like this epsom lotion. It goes on easy, not drippy or runny and absorbs well without a greasy feel. And leaves that wonderful vanilla scent afterwards. Just yum, but dont eat it lol.It helps alleviate some of the aches n pains at the end of the day and I have it on my bedside table to grab when needed and when you dont feel like soaking in epsom salts its perfect.All in all a nice product. I'd give it 5 stars if there was more epsom in it, work faster n better. So far, its the best replacement for my regular epsom salt gel that is sadly no longer available. A 👍

I have terrible restless legs. And I am always looking for relief. I just made my first application of the lotion and I feel interesting sensations in my legs. That's hopeful. Fingers crossed.I didn't think through where I applied it. Tomorrow I will do the spasm areas mindfully. Ex.: My spasms are above my knee up onto the top of my thigh. But in my calves the spasms are on the back of the leg, near the biggest muscle. So I redid that. I am a believer in transformation absorption and it seems this lotion delivers.Applying it is not easy. So I turned the application into a mini massage. The lotion leaves quite a thick, white residue. I like heavy products. And the white residue disappears. And your skin is quite smooth; not at all sticky.BUT ... we have to talk about the scent! After 15 minutes, I still smell like I waded in milk of magnesia! It's overpowering! I shudder to think what my sheets will smell like. And I fear my very xpensive down comforter will also absorb the scent.I have spent some time in marketing and skin care product formulation but not being a chemist I don't know if the scent can be played down -- or covered -- with no loss of efficacy. But it's worth a few tests.I will rebuy & use the product because it feels effective but the scent is a real issue for me.2 Weeks laterThis actually works. I didn't apply it for 2 nights -- the smell in general & on my sheets -- and on both woke up with restless legs.Suggestions to the maker:1. PLEASE fix the scent ... but keep the efficacy.2. If you can't fix the scent, develop an over-lotion, a second layer to block it.3. Develop massage routines to enhance the lotion(s).And you might want to consider the pajama business. That is my solution for now.

My ultimate favorite for restless legs and sleepless nights, especially while pregnant. I was having horrible insomnia and having the hardest time falling asleep second trimester. I’m almost finished with third trimester and use this every night and swear by it. Magnesium supplements have helped too, but the lotion is what seals the deal and it’s a part of my nightly routine. I’m buying my 4th bottle and will always recommend this brand. Smells so good too!

NFO ON MAGNESIUM - AND - cream had nice vanilla scent and softened the skin...but who knows how much magnesium you getI have included some information gotten from the NIH.gov site. The information below is intended ONLY as information and NOT medical advice. People trying to dose themselves with anything should talk to their doctors first.One of my biggest problems with magnesium in the form of a cream, is that you do not know how much you are dosing yourself with, or how much is getting in. If they said one teaspoon applied to inner thigh would give you X amount, that would be helpful but I didn't see anything to that effect.Since magnesium can interfere with a number of medications, IF it could be absorbed through the skin, at a rate that could be stated...this would be a good thing.I have no idea if I am absorbing magnesium. I guess I would have to spring for a before and after lab test to tell. But even this would not really tell me much because only 1% of the magnesium is in the serum, most is put into the bones. Normal blood serum levels of magnesium should be around 0.75- 0.95 mmol/l. The RDA for most people is between 360-410mg a day. 30-40% of the magnesium you eat is absorbed.I can't tell if my muscle cramps or joint pains are any better. I had no itching at all.I can tell it has a slight vanilla odor, which I like; and that the cream leaves my skin feeling soft.signs of deficiency are:....early:loss of appetitenausea and vomitingfatigue, weakness....as it worsens you noticenumbness, tinglingmuscle contractions and crampsseizurespersonality changesabnormal heart rhythmscoronary spasms....and at a severe level you levels of calcium and potassium decrease.which have their own set of symptoms.BUT you CAN overdose with magnesium supplementation and many of the symptoms are the samenausea, vomiting, fatiguelow blood pressure, facial flushing, retention of urine, ileus, depression....and as it gets worsemuscle weakness, difficulty breathing,VERY low blood pressure,irregular heart rhythm,and your heart stopping.Risk for magnesium overload increases with renal failure as you are not able to excrete the magnesium, and the kidneys are the main organ for regulating the magnesium in your body.That said the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey or NHANES of 2005-6 said that the majority of Americans of all ages ingest less magnesium than the recommended allowances. Especially old men and adolescent females.Especially at risk may be people that have increased loss like diabetics as the increased glucose in their urine makes them urinate more, and those that have decreased gut absorption like those with chronic diarrhea. Alcoholics also may be at risk as well.There has been some evidence that:> increasing magnesium may help decrease strokes (100mg/day decreased ischemic strokes by 8%)> may help decrease the incidence of migraines if taken daily.> It may also help maintain bone density in post menopausal women -elemental magnesium ( magnesium citrate) was used at 290mg/ per day.Medications (in general BUT ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTORS FIRST BEFORE USING, AND MAKE SURE THAT THEY KNOW YOU ARE TAKING MAGNESIUM OR ANY OTHER SUPPLEMENT, OR HERB) that Magnesium can or does interfere with include but are not limited to things like:Interactions with Medications.Bisphosphonates -(used to treat osteoporosis) can decrease the absorption. Separate use by at LEAST 2 hours.Antibiotics - tetracyclines, doxycyclines, quinolones, ciporfloxacin, levofloxacin. Magnesium can form insoluble clmpleses with them. Again at LEAST 2 hours needs to be between taking BEFORE antibiotics and magnesium, OR AT LEAST 4-6 hours after taking magnesium or magnesium containing supplement. I don't know how this applies to absorption through skin.Diureticsloop diuretics, furosemide, bumetanide, and thiazide diuretics can increase the loss of magnesium. But potassium-sparing diuretics reduce magnesium excretion.Proton pump inhibitors (for heart burn and gastric reflex) when taken for long periods can cause low magnesium (hypomagnesemia). The FDA says doctors should monitor patient's levels of magnesium while on these medications. Even taking a supplement with these medications may fail to raise the level of magnesium.