Let me tell you, after a long week of chasing deadlines and wrangling my hyperactive dog, this magnesium soak has become my holy grail. The first time I poured those glistening flakes into my tub (about 3 cups for my standard-sized bath), I knew I'd found something special.

The flakes dissolve almost instantly in warm water, creating this silky mineral bath that just melts tension away. What surprised me most was how different this feels from regular Epsom salts - there's an almost immediate muscle-relaxing effect that lasts for hours. After my first 20-minute soak, I slept like a baby for the first time in months!

Now for the real talk: the packaging could be better. My first bag arrived with a small tear (hello, salt confetti in the shipping box!), but honestly? The product is so good I didn't even care. Just transferred it to an airtight container immediately.

Pro tip from personal experience: Use this at night! That 'profound fatigue' other reviewers mention is real - in the best way possible. It's not drowsiness, but this deep physical relaxation that makes falling asleep effortless.

The Vitamin C addition is interesting - while I haven't noticed dramatic skin softening, my boyfriend swears his rough work hands feel smoother after his weekly soaks (he's a convert now too!). For anyone with muscle soreness or trouble sleeping, this 10lb bag is absolutely worth every penny.