May 25, 2025

Magnesium & The Nervous System: Rituals of Reconnection

In a world of overstimulation, your nervous system is constantly working to keep you safe, present, and balanced.
But stress, screens, and speed can pull you away from that steady center—and over time, your body forgets what it feels like to truly rest.

Magnesium is one of the body’s most essential minerals for nervous system regulation.
It plays a role in:

Calming the stress response
Supporting deep, restorative sleep
Easing muscular tension
Regulating the parasympathetic system (the body’s natural rest & digest state)

It works by calming overactive nerve cells and easing muscle contractions—essentially sending your whole system the message: “You can rest now.”

And when applied through the skin, magnesium bypasses digestion and travels directly into the tissues that need support—muscles, fascia, and the nervous system itself.

This is more than a mineral—it’s a message of safety and softness delivered directly to the body.

Touch. Breathe. Relax.
This is where Mind-Body healing begins.

3 Simple Magnesium-Based Nervous System Practices

1. Reset After Stress (2-Minute Spray + Breath Ritual)

USE: MgC12 Spray

Step outside or to a quiet space.
Spray magnesium over your shoulders, back of neck, and heart.
Close your eyes and take 3 long exhales (focus on the out-breath).
Place one hand on your chest, one on your belly.
Speak gently: “I am safe to slow down.”

~ Use mid-workday, post-stress, or before driving home. ~

SHOP OUR MgC12 SPRAY HERE.

2. Evening Wind-Down (Salve for Sleep & Soothing)

USE: MgC12 Salve

Rub a small amount into feet, calves, and hands.
Focus especially on the soles of the feet—a powerful grounding point.
Inhale deeply. Let the scent and sensation anchor you into your body.
Allow at least 20 minutes for full absorption.
For soft, dewy skin: gently rinse or wipe off any remaining residue if desired. (Especially helpful for those with sensitive skin.)

~ Use before bed, after a long day, or when feeling ungrounded. ~

SHOP OUR MULLUM MINERALS MgC12 SALVE HERE

3. Post-Workout Recalibration

USE: MGC12 Exfoliant, MM Exfoliant Brush + Shower

After movement, use your MM Exfoliant in the shower on arms, legs, and shoulders.
Let the grain, friction, and water work together to open the skin and release tension. Using the breath to guide this release
After drying, apply Salve or Spray.
As you apply, Speak Gently and with intention:
“I replenish. I recover. I return.”

~ This ritual balances the nervous system—restoring calm after exertion. ~

SHOP OUR MGC12 EXFOLIANT KIT HERE

Head over to our instagram page, find the post titled 'Your Skin is a Messenger' and comment 'REVITALISE' on the thread to score a FREE EXFOLIANT BRUSH with your next Exfoliant purchase.

These aren’t just tools—they’re touchpoints.
Brief moments that say to your body: I’m listening. I care. I’m here with you.

And that is what changes everything.

🜃