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When Ancient Minerals contacted me about their
Magnesium Bath Flakes, I wasn't quite sure what to think. It seemed a little New Age-y, but when when I read that these all-natual flakes were gentle enough to use on children's eczema, I was interested in giving it a shot.
Dylan has had a persistent patch of eczema on the back of her knee for a while. When it flares up, it bothers her quite a bit, and nothing truly stopped the itching. I posted about
the luck we had with emu oil, but that only helped to heal the red, broken skin, and it didn't actually heal the itching that made her scratch it raw.
I didn't exactly have high hopes, but I was willing to try anything non-chemical and non-prescription to get relief for my little girl, and mineral salts fit the bill.
The verdict? Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes are AMAZING.
According to the website:
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes dissolved in warm water provide the user with a medicinal bath of cell restoring magnesium chloride...Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes are also highly effective for healing skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Soaking in magnesium salts has been shown to markedly improve skin hydration, speed wound healing, enhance skin barrier function, and decrease inflammation.
The flakes come in a big, 6.5 lb tub, and the instructions say to dissolve 1-3 cups in warm water and soak for 30 minutes. (We use 1 cup.) After the first soak, the back of Dylan's knee began to heal, and she hasn't scratched it raw since!
Another cool thing is that, beyond working topically, the magnesium flakes appear to work from the inside out. (According to Ancient Minerals, the beneficial properties of magnesium are absorbed by the body better through the skin than through dietary supplements.) Just as we got the flakes in the mail, we noticed the eczema spreading in an itchy red patch under Dylan's arm, and it completely disappeared, even though Dylan sat upright in the tub and didn't actually soak her little underarm.
Similarly, two milder patches of eczema on her cheeks also disappeared. The patch behind her knee, though significantly diminished, stubbornly remains, but her skin is much smoother and has not itched or flared up since we started soaking with magnesium bath flakes.
Jim and I also used the flakes as a relaxing foot soak, and that is pretty nice, too. In addition to helping with skin inflammation, magnesium is supposed to be good for tired muscles. I've worked out twice this week (first time in a long time!), and I'm barely sore at all; it's possible that the magnesium is the cause.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes to anyone struggling with eczema. It works gently and fast, and the results have been long lasting.
A large 6.5 lb tub sells for $55, and Ancient Minerals also sells a smaller 1.65 lb size for $9.75, but they are giving away a large tub to one lucky {so much: reviews} reader!
To enter, just leave a comment saying something that you've found that works (or doesn't) for eczema, or share any favorite natural health product or remedy. Please make sure to include a way to get in touch if you're not a blogger.
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The last day to enter is Tuesday June 1, and I will announce a winner on Wednesday June 2. Good luck!
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I received Magnesium Bath Flakes but was not otherwise compensated (or compelled) to write this review. Eczema is awful, and I wanted to share something that helped my child.
