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When we think about our self-care routines, we typically place the focus on what we do in the morning and how we spend our days. But if you want to take a more well-rounded approach to your self-care, it's important to remember that our best days start at night.


Getting a good night's sleep can make a huge difference in how we’re able to take on what life throws at us during the day. But with so many of our daily demands keeping us wound up hours after we shut our laptops, it could be time to prioritize our bedtime rituals and create a relaxing environment to help us get the rest we need for the day ahead.

If you make up the one-third of U.S. adults that sleep less than seven hours per night, you may need a little help getting to the Z’s you want to catch. And one surprising mineral could help get you there.

What Is Magnesium & How It Helps You Sleep

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in bodily functions such as regulating muscle recovery, supporting a healthy immune system, and promoting relaxation for better sleep. Because a magnesium deficiency can cause disruptions in your sleep and even affect your ability to fall into a deep sleep, it’s important to understand what’s going on in your brain and body to cause the imbalance.

Magnesium promotes healthy sleep by modulating the neurotransmitters in your brain, thus relaxing the nervous system in preparation for sleep. It collaborates with melatonin, a hormone produced by the body, to regulate the sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythm. Because of its calming effects on the nervous system, magnesium could be the missing link your body needs to fall asleep faster and facilitates a deeper, more restorative sleep.

The Best Magnesium Lotions for Better Sleep

While magnesium can be obtained through diet or supplements, applying magnesium lotion to the skin is a seamless alternative to better absorb magnesium into your body. Lucky for you, we’ve put together the best magnesium-infused lotions if you’re looking to put your body at ease.

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