Can Magnesium Absorb Plastics? Why Packaging Matters More Than You Think
When it comes to topical magnesium, most people focus on the ingredients — not the packaging. But the container you store your wellness products in can actually affect the purity, safety, and effectiveness of what’s inside.
Magnesium, especially in its chloride form, is a mineral salt — and salts can interact with certain plastics over time. That’s one reason we package our magnesium products in glass. At Bodywork Energetics, the material matters just as much as the formula itself.
Magnesium is a Highly Active Mineral
Magnesium chloride isn’t a passive ingredient. It’s a mineral compound that naturally attracts water (hygroscopic) and can interact with the materials around it. Over time, when stored in certain plastics, magnesium can start to draw in trace elements or even cause the plastic to degrade slightly — especially when exposed to heat, essential oils, or sunlight.
That’s why you might notice some plastic-packaged magnesium products change texture or scent over time. The integrity of the formula can start to break down — and with it, the effectiveness you’re counting on.
What Can Leach from Plastic
Even food- and cosmetic-grade plastics can leach chemicals, particularly under heat or pressure. Substances like phthalates, BPA, and microplastics can migrate into creams and oils. It might not seem like much, but daily exposure adds up — especially with products designed to absorb through your skin.
When it comes to magnesium creams and sprays, purity matters. You want to know that what’s soaking into your skin supports your body, not burdens it.
Why Glass is the Gold Standard for Magnesium Products
Glass doesn’t react, leach, or absorb. It keeps formulas pure, stable, and safe. It also helps preserve essential oils and ensures magnesium chloride stays potent without interacting with its container.
That’s why all Bodywork Energetics magnesium creams and sprays are packaged in glass jars and bottles — to protect the integrity of every batch and deliver the clean, effective relief your body deserves.
Wellness Starts with Transparency
Choosing glass packaging isn’t just about product safety — it’s about trust. As a small business, we’re intentional about every ingredient, every process, and every material we use.
When you reach for one of our products, we want you to feel confident that what touches your skin is supporting your health, not compromising it. From formulation to packaging, every step is designed to help you feel your best — naturally.
The next time you pick up a magnesium product, take a look at the container. Your body deserves products that are as safe and honest as they are effective — and that starts with packaging that protects, not pollutes.
That’s why we’ll always choose glass — for your health, your skin, and the planet.
