BetterYou Magnesium Skin Body Lotion

Name: BetterYou Magnesium Skin Body Lotion
Brand: BetterYou
SKU: 5060148521251
Price: 12.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: BetterYou

£12.99

BetterYou Magnesium Skin Body Lotion — 180 ml per bottle, applied to the skin rather than swallowed.

What it is

A body lotion with added magnesium
Rubbed in like any moisturiser, so nothing to swallow

How to use

For external use only. Apply to the skin and massage in, following the directions on the pack. 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 : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, BetterYou, Everyday Health Supplements, Magnesium Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 5060148521251

At a glance

Insufficient

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

Our honest take

A body lotion containing magnesium chloride. As a moisturiser it may be perfectly pleasant, but there is little good evidence that a useful amount of magnesium passes through the skin, so it should not be treated as a substitute for a supplement. If you want more magnesium, food or an oral supplement is the route with evidence behind it.

You want a body lotion and like the feel of this one
You understand it is a skin product, not a proven way to raise magnesium
You want to raise your magnesium intake: an oral supplement is the proven route
You have sensitive or broken skin, or react to fragrance

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: lotion base with magnesium chloride. We have not been able to verify the full ingredient list; check the pack if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

Pack: 180 ml. Applied to the skin, not swallowed, so NRV does not apply.

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

How to use

Massage into clean skin as directed on the pack. For external use only. Avoid broken skin and the eye area, 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.