When I have tried spraying the Magnesium Oil on my skin, it would leave my skin feeling dry and gritty. We realized that spraying after a soak or shower and rubbing it into the skin, changed that. It still doesn't feel as soft as just using the water, but it is no longer that really drying feeling and the grittiness feeling has disappeared as well. I find that if I want to spray some on my skin, it is always best to wash the area with a hot wet face cloth first, then spray the Oil on and rub into my skin. I noticed that if I didn't do that it didn't seem to absorb as well for me. We have also been using essential oils in our foot soaks... put on some wonderful meditation music... what a treat! We have used rose oil and lavender. (Not at the same time).