BetterYou Magnesium Flakes Sleep

Name: BetterYou Magnesium Flakes Sleep
Brand: BetterYou
SKU: 5060148522944
Price: 11.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: BetterYou

£11.99

A topical way to use magnesium: BetterYou Magnesium Flakes Sleep, 1000 grams per pack, absorbed through the skin instead of the gut.

How to use

For external use only. Follow the directions on the pack — flakes are dissolved in a warm bath, sprays and lotions are applied to the skin and left to absorb. Avoid broken skin and the eye area.

Good to know

For external use — not to be swallowed

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

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Categories : BetterYou, Everyday Health Supplements, Magnesium Supplements, Sleep Supplements, Supplements for Sleep, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 5060148522944

At a glance

Insufficient

evidence for magnesium on the skin (oils, sprays, flakes, lotions)

Our honest take

Magnesium chloride bath flakes in BetterYou's 'Sleep' version. Despite the name, there is no good evidence that magnesium absorbed through the skin helps sleep, and sleep claims for magnesium are not authorised. Many people simply enjoy a warm bath as part of an evening routine, and that is a fair reason to buy it; just don't expect it to work like a supplement.

You enjoy an evening bath and like the scent of this version
You understand it is a bath product, not a proven sleep aid
You have ongoing sleep problems: speak to your GP or pharmacist
You want to raise your magnesium intake: an oral supplement is the proven route
You have broken or irritated skin, or react to essential oils

The science

Magnesium on the skin (oils, sprays, flakes, lotions)· evidence: Insufficient

Magnesium sprays, oils, lotions and bath flakes are usually magnesium chloride (or sulfate) in water. They are sold on the idea that magnesium soaks in through the skin. Reviews of the research have found very little good evidence that a meaningful amount does: the skin is a strong barrier, and the few small studies are poor quality and inconsistent.

A warm bath or a massage may feel good in its own right, but if you want to raise your magnesium intake, magnesium from food or an oral supplement is the route with evidence behind it. Claims about sleep, muscles, joints or stress for these products are not authorised.

Typical dose: No established dose. Use as directed on the pack.

Safety: Magnesium chloride sprays often tingle or sting, especially on freshly shaved or broken skin; rinse off if irritation persists. Do not swallow. Keep away from eyes.

Research we looked at:
Gröber U, Werner T, Vormann J, Kisters K (2017). Myth or reality – transdermal magnesium? Nutrients 9(8):813.
Kass L, Rosanoff A, Tanner A et al. (2017). Effect of transdermal magnesium cream on serum and urinary magnesium levels in humans: a pilot study. PLoS One 12(4):e0174817.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: magnesium chloride flakes with added essential oils or fragrance; check the pack for the full ingredient list if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

Pack: 1 kg. For use in the bath, not to be swallowed, so NRV does not apply.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Dissolve the amount shown on the pack in a warm bath and soak. For external use only. Do not swallow, keep away from eyes and stop if irritation occurs.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.