Magnesium Body Butter is known mostly for two things: sleep & muscle pain.
Here are the details on why:
SLEEP:
Topical magnesium is believed to affect GABA, melatonin and cortisol ultimately leading to better, longer sleep and less tiredness throughout the day.
One study in older adults who suffered with insomnia showed a significant improvement in their sleep and melatonin levels when given 500mg of magnesium before bed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23853635/
Pure Grace's Magnificent Magnesium Body Butter boasts approximately 125mg of magnesium per 1 tsp. The general recommendation for dosage is 3-4mg per pound of body weight up to the maximum dose. For example, an adult who weighs 140lbs would be able to take 420mg of magnesium or 3.36 tsp.
For sleep purposes, it is believed that the best place to apply the magnesium to your feet. This applies to children as well.
I, Danielle Dempsey, owner of Pure Grace, personally apply half a tsp of my magnesium body butter to my children's feet before bed and see significant improvement in their sleep vs when I don't apply it or don't apply it consistently. (I'm a mom and I definitely have forgotten and when I realize they are waking more at night I immediately get back to applying their "bedtime lotion")
MUSCLE PAIN RELIEF:
Magnesium Body Butter is also great for soothing muscle pain, fatigue and cramps!
One study on patients with Fibromyalgia (a disorder characterized by chronic muscle pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances) showed that after using magnesium twice daily in spray form on their lower limbs, the patients reported significant improvement after just 2 weeks.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26343101/
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
It is important to know the difference between Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt) & Magnesium Chloride (Salt/Naturally Occurring in places like the Dead Sea). Magnesium Sulphate like in Epsom salt baths work quickly but can't be assimilated in the body which is why Epsom salt baths feel great, but the effects wear off quickly after. Magnesium Chloride, however, is naturally metabolized by the body so it works more effectively and lasts longer. Knowing this information, we choose to use high quality magnesium oil made with genuine Zechstein Sea Magnesium Chloride which is the superior magnesium to others on the market.
INGREDIENTS:
Raw Mango Butter, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Sweet Almond Oil, Magnesium Oil, Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil (at a .5% dilution rate).
6oz Jar
This body butter is gentle enough for the whole family đź’•