Mag oil vs gel

Lou Ann · Post by **Lou Ann** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:06 pm

I would like to know if people prefer the mag oil over the gel, or the opposite and why.
Can you say use less gel than you can oil and get the same benefits? Is the gel less drying out on the skin ? Just curious on what anyone thinks about it.

Thanks in advance!
Lou Ann

TXBrenda · Post by **TXBrenda** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:43 pm

I have been told the oil is more concentrated. I prefer the gel. It stings less.

jlbattin · Post by **jlbattin** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:26 am

I use all 3 (lotion plus the oil and gel)......

Depends on my needs for the day..............the gel tends to be kind of greasy............I spray the oil on my legs after shower and then put my regular lotion on top and rub it in.................I sometimes use the gel at night to rub my feet if I've done a lot of walking, etc..............

brandy · Post by **brandy** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:04 am

I have not used the gel. The oil stings/itches after 20 minutes. Then I have to shower it off or it will itch/sting like crazy.

Due to the sting/itch I only use the oil if I have a sports injury or achy area on my body.

As a routine I use epsom salt baths or oral mag glycinate.

Lou Ann · Post by **Lou Ann** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:28 am

Thank you all for your response.
I guess everyone is a little different.....I too tend to get itchy after the oil, but only in certain spots, it's not unbearable and the lotion helps. I may get the gel and try it.... Can't hurt! Thanks again!

Janie · Post by **Janie** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:23 pm

What brand is everyone using?

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 2:02 pm

I've been sticking with the LifeFlo product....been hearing it produces more mag bang for the buck. I too had lots of stinging in the beginning when using the spray oil (I spray it in my hand and rub it on my legs/calves forearms only now...seems to take some of that sting away - and I don't apply after shaving

mother help me if I forget because that hurts like HELLO!!) I agree with Jari, I will add some lotion after the fact because a bit of drying of the skin natural oils tends to happen and the mag LifeFlo lotion perks the skin back up.

Lou Ann · Post by **Lou Ann** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 4:24 pm

I use ancient minerals just because someone on here mentioned it....i just checked out Life Flo and it's much cheaper....
Has anyone tried both? If so is there a big difference?
I don't mind paying more but if it works as well I might try the cheaper one next time.

Erica P-G · Post by **Erica P-G** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 4:33 pm

Comparing magnesium dosages will help you determine which might be more cost efficient, Tarleigh. Life Flo lotion has 330 mg magnesium per teaspoon. MagSorb oil has 550 mg per teaspoon ("Every 30 mL of MagSorb contains 3300 mg of actual magnesium."; 3300 mg/30 ml=110 mg/ml; 110 mg/ml x 5 ml/teaspoon=550 mg/teaspoon) but it is listed as an oil not a lotion so usage may be different. Gabes...I couldn't find a MagSorb lotion on the MTS Health website otherwise I would've made that comparison. Anyway, at $29.95 for 250 ml (about 8 1/2 ounces) plus $12.50 flat rate shipping for the MagSorb oil it might be more cost effective to try the Life Flo lotion at 8 ounces for $9.94 plus $7.98 shipping. Even though the MagSorb has 1.7 times the magnesium per teaspoon it costs 2.3 times as much. That is if I have all my math and shipping rates correct...hard to do with my old blonde brain. Laughing

The other consideration is that some people find the oil irritating...it can sting a little and maybe that depends on an individual's skin sensitivity. Plus from what I've read it is best washed off after a half hour or so. I like the lotion...at least the Life Flo lotion...because I can apply it and forget it.
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Lou Ann, It appears Joanne may have answered your question in a previous post I have bolded what you are looking for. I have been using Life Flo for this last year and have done quite well with it, I think price wise it is the best bang for the buck.

Cheers
Erica

jlbattin · Post by **jlbattin** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:01 pm

I started with Ancient Minerals spray oil just because that's what was recommended on here............I just recently bought the Life-Flo gel and lotion and am doing fine with both.............the latter is cheaper, as well as it sounds like it has more magnesium in it............

Lou Ann · Post by **Lou Ann** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 9:04 am

Thanks Erica, I do remember seeing that now....i read so much on here I forget what I've read sometimes...lol
I will try the life Flo next time I run out.