Ancient Magnesium oil is one of the most consistently requested products at The Honey Pot in Clonmel — and for good reason. Magnesium deficiency is endemic in Ireland, and the Ancient Magnesium range from Good Health Naturally offers a genuinely effective, practical solution that bypasses the absorption limitations of many oral magnesium supplements. Pat Coffey has been recommending Ancient Magnesium to his customers for years and here offers his honest review of the full range.
The defining characteristic of the Ancient Magnesium range is its source: the Zechstein seabed in the Netherlands. This is an ancient underground ocean sealed from the surface approximately 250 million years ago, making it one of the purest magnesium chloride sources on Earth — completely free from modern environmental contamination including heavy metals, microplastics, and industrial pollutants that affect surface and ocean-derived minerals.
The magnesium is extracted as a concentrated brine and processed into various topical formats — oil spray, ultra (with MSM), body butter, bath flakes, and gel. The concentration is typically 31% magnesium chloride hexahydrate solution.
The core product. A high-concentration magnesium chloride spray that absorbs through skin within 20–30 minutes. Apply to legs, arms, abdomen or wherever muscle tension is concentrated. The most economical way to deliver transdermal magnesium. The only downside is initial tingling on first use — this typically fades within 1–2 weeks as deficiency is corrected. Pat's verdict: the best value option in the range and the right starting point for most new users.
The oil spray plus OptiMSM (pharmaceutical-grade methylsulfonylmethane). MSM significantly reduces the tingling sensation by enhancing skin permeability and reducing the "osmotic pull" effect of concentrated magnesium chloride on skin nerve endings. Additionally, MSM itself is anti-inflammatory and supports joint and connective tissue health — making Ultra the preferred option for people using magnesium for muscle soreness, joint pain, or sports recovery. Pat's verdict: the best all-round option for active adults and those with joint or muscle conditions.
A rich cream containing Ancient Magnesium with shea butter and skin-nourishing oils. No tingling — the cream base buffers the magnesium. Ideal for overnight application, facial use, or for children and those with sensitive skin. Less concentrated than the spray, so more applications needed for the same magnesium dose. Pat's verdict: excellent for sleep support and skin, and the most cosmetically pleasant format — slightly less efficient for rapid magnesium loading.
Add 250–500g to a warm bath, soak 20–30 minutes. Full-body transdermal delivery — the most complete way to replenish magnesium from the outside. The warmth of the bath enhances skin permeability and the ritual of a magnesium bath is itself deeply relaxing — supporting the parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system. Excellent for chronic stress, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and overall body tension. Pat's verdict: the most enjoyable and comprehensive magnesium delivery method — ideal for weekly use alongside daily oil application.
Transdermal magnesium is not a complete replacement for oral supplementation — it is a highly effective complement. Oral magnesium (glycinate or malate forms) builds systemic and intracellular levels over weeks; transdermal delivers to muscles and tissues rapidly and is ideal for acute cramps, localised pain, and sleep support. Pat recommends both in combination for people with significant magnesium deficiency symptoms.
Full range available at The Honey Pot, 14 Abbey Street, Clonmel. Order at thehoneypotonline.ie or call 052-612 1457.
Buy Ancient Magnesium Oil in Ireland — Full Zechstein Range at The Honey Pot
Shop at The Honey Pot → 📞 052-612 1457DYOR disclaimer: General information only — not medical advice. If you have kidney disease, consult your GP before significantly increasing magnesium intake.