Does magnesium absorb through the skin?

Studies suggest topical magnesium chloride can pass into the outer layer of the skin, mainly through hair follicles, and how much varies from person to person. Magnesium Body Butter is a moisturiser, not a supplement. It's about soft skin and a relaxing end to the day. Food is still the best way to get your magnesium.

How do I use Magnesium Body Butter?

After a bath or shower, pat skin dry. Warm a little Magnesium Body Butter between your palms and work it into your shoulders, arms, legs, calves and feet. It sinks in within a couple of minutes. A small amount goes a long way.

Will Magnesium Body Butter feel greasy?

No. Magnesium Body Butter is whipped with water into a light lotion-butter, not a thick salve. Fractionated coconut oil gives a smooth finish that sinks in, so there's no residue on pyjamas or sheets.

Which Magnesium Body Butter scent should I choose?

Pick by mood and skin. Lavender is soft and calming and declares Linalool and Geraniol. Sweet Orange is warm and bright and declares Limonene. Unscented Magnesium Body Butter has no essential oils and no fragrance allergens, so it's the one for sensitive skin or if you'd rather your evening perfume didn't compete.

Is Magnesium Body Butter suitable for sensitive skin?

Every ingredient in Magnesium Body Butter is named on the label, so you can check before you try it. For sensitive or reactive skin, choose Unscented: no essential oils, no fragrance allergens. It contains shea butter, which comes from a tree nut. Patch test a small area first.

Can I use Magnesium Body Butter during pregnancy?

Magnesium Body Butter contains no retinoids and no hydroquinone, and the salicylic acid is at preservative level only. It is independently safety assessed. Check with your midwife or GP before using any new skincare in pregnancy, especially the Lavender and Sweet Orange versions, which contain essential oils. Unscented has none.

What's the difference between a body butter and a body lotion?

A traditional body butter is thick and oily. A lotion has more water and feels lighter. Magnesium Body Butter sits in between: shea butter for richness, whipped with water so it absorbs fast and doesn't leave skin slick.

How do I make a relaxing bedtime skincare routine?

Keep it simple and do it at the same time each night. A warm bath or shower, pat dry, then ten minutes rubbing in a body butter you enjoy the smell of. Magnesium Body Butter in Lavender or Sweet Orange is made for that moment: the scent tells you the day is done.

Why does Magnesium Body Butter contain a preservative?

Magnesium Body Butter contains water, and any cream made with water must be preserved to stay safe to use. We name every part: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin and Sorbic Acid. The salicylic acid is at preservative level, not an exfoliating active.

How long does a jar of Magnesium Body Butter last?

Magnesium Body Butter comes in 50g (£11.99) and 100g (£17.99). Used nightly, a jar lasts most people several weeks. The 50g is a good place to start, and makes an easy gift for the friend who never stops.

Who makes Magnesium Body Butter?

Magnesium Body Butter is made by Audere Pure, an independent natural skincare brand founded by Audrey Hayes. It's made in small batches in the UK, and the formula has a full Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).

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Magnesium Body Butter

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Magnesium body butter · Evening wind-down · All skin types

The day's done. Your skin, and you, need to switch off.

Warm a little between your palms and work it into your shoulders, calves and feet. Magnesium chloride, shea butter and glycerin leave skin soft and comfortable. It's whipped with water, so it sinks in fast and doesn't sit on top.

Magnesium 20%, in every scoop
Soft, comfortable skin, no greasy sheets
Lavender, Sweet Orange or Unscented

Light, not heavy. Rich enough to feel like a treat, light enough that it's gone in before you've found the blanket. No sticky pyjamas.

At a glance

Size and price: 50g · £11.99 or 100g · £17.99
Key ingredients: Magnesium Chloride (Magnesium 20%) · Shea Butter · Fractionated Coconut Oil · Glycerin
For: All skin types · adults and children · Unscented for sensitive skin
Scent: Lavender (lavender essential oil) · Sweet Orange (sweet orange essential oil) · Unscented (no essential oils). Never parfum
Vegan and cruelty-free: Yes
Nuts: Not nut-free. Contains shea butter, which comes from the nut of the shea tree
Safety: Independently safety assessed (CPSR) · UK compliant
Made by: Audere Pure, in small batches in the UK

A body moisturiser, not a supplement. Food is still the best way to get your magnesium. Not for broken skin.

How to use

After a bath or shower, pat skin dry.
Warm a little between your palms.
Work it into shoulders, arms, legs, calves and feet with slow, circular movements.
Give it a couple of minutes to sink in. Then lights out.

A small amount goes a long way. Start with less than you think. It may tingle on freshly shaved skin.

Ingredients & safety

Full ingredients (INCI)

Aqua, Magnesium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) PEG-20 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid.

Lavender: plus Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene.
Sweet Orange: plus Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.
Unscented: no essential oils.

Allergens: Lavender: Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene. Sweet Orange: Limonene, Linalool, Citral. Unscented: none to declare. These occur naturally in the essential oils. Contains shea butter, which comes from a tree nut. If you have a nut allergy, check with your GP before use.

Safety: For external use only. Patch test before first use. Stop using if irritation occurs. Avoid the eyes. Not for use on broken skin or mucous membranes. If you're pregnant, check with your midwife or GP before use, especially for the scented versions.

Storage: Keep cool and dry, out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months of opening.

Independently safety assessed (CPSR). Responsible Person: Audrey Hayes, Audere Pure Limited, Maidenhead SL6 6FR.

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Every ingredient, explained

If it's in the jar, it's on the label, and here's exactly why it's there. Swipe through.

Magnesium Chloride
(Magnesium Chloride)
The reason this butter exists. Magnesium 20%, dissolved into the water so it's spread evenly through every scoop. It turns a plain moisturiser into an evening ritual.
Water
(Aqua)
The butter is whipped into water. That's what makes it a light, fast-absorbing lotion-butter rather than a heavy salve, and it carries the magnesium evenly through the jar.
Shea Butter
(Butyrospermum Parkii Butter)
A rich plant butter that softens and cushions dry skin. It helps hold moisture in, so skin stays comfortable for longer. Well studied for its barrier-supporting feel.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
(Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
A light, coconut-derived oil. It glides in and gives the butter its smooth, non-greasy finish, without the heavy feel of whole coconut oil.
Vegetable Glycerin
(Glycerin)
A humectant. It draws water into the top layers of skin and holds it there, so skin stays soft and hydrated after you've rubbed it in.
The Emulsifier System
(Cetearyl Alcohol (and) PEG-20 Stearate)
Holds the water and butters together as one smooth, stable cream. Cetearyl alcohol is a plant-derived fatty alcohol, nothing like drying alcohol. SLS-free.
Cetyl Alcohol
(Cetyl Alcohol)
Another plant-derived fatty alcohol. It gives the butter its velvety body, so it spreads easily and leaves skin feeling conditioned.
Vitamin E
(Tocopherol (and) Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
A natural antioxidant that conditions skin and keeps the oils fresh, so each batch stays good to the last scoop.
The Preservative System
(Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid)
Any cream made with water must be preserved to stay safe. We name every part. The salicylic acid is there at preservative level only. It is not an exfoliating active.
Scent: named in full
(Lavandula Angustifolia Oil · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil · or none)
Lavender is soft and calming, the classic wind-down. Sweet Orange is warm and bright. Unscented has no essential oil at all and no fragrance allergens. Never parfum.

From the maker

Why I made Magnesium Body Butter

I wanted an evening butter that felt like a proper switch-off. Magnesium is the one everyone talks about at the end of a long day, and putting it in the jar turned a plain moisturiser into something I actually look forward to.

The warm, rich feel, the lavender or sweet orange, the ten minutes that are yours: that's what helps you relax and unwind. It's skincare, not a supplement, and food is still the best way to get your magnesium. But it's the bit of my evening I'd least like to lose, and I hope it becomes yours too.

AudAudrey Hayes, founder, Audere Pure

Your questions, answered

What is Magnesium Body Butter for?

Magnesium Body Butter by Audere Pure is a light, leave-on body moisturiser for the end of the day. Magnesium chloride, shea butter and glycerin leave skin soft and comfortable, and the ritual of rubbing it in is your signal that you're off duty. Choose Lavender, Sweet Orange or Unscented.
Does magnesium absorb through the skin?

Studies suggest topical magnesium chloride can pass into the outer layer of the skin, mainly through hair follicles, and how much varies from person to person. Magnesium Body Butter is a moisturiser, not a supplement. It's about soft skin and a relaxing end to the day. Food is still the best way to get your magnesium.
How do I use Magnesium Body Butter?

After a bath or shower, pat skin dry. Warm a little Magnesium Body Butter between your palms and work it into your shoulders, arms, legs, calves and feet. It sinks in within a couple of minutes. A small amount goes a long way.
Will Magnesium Body Butter feel greasy?

No. Magnesium Body Butter is whipped with water into a light lotion-butter, not a thick salve. Fractionated coconut oil gives a smooth finish that sinks in, so there's no residue on pyjamas or sheets.
Which Magnesium Body Butter scent should I choose?

Pick by mood and skin. Lavender is soft and calming and declares Linalool and Geraniol. Sweet Orange is warm and bright and declares Limonene. Unscented Magnesium Body Butter has no essential oils and no fragrance allergens, so it's the one for sensitive skin or if you'd rather your evening perfume didn't compete.
Is Magnesium Body Butter suitable for sensitive skin?

Every ingredient in Magnesium Body Butter is named on the label, so you can check before you try it. For sensitive or reactive skin, choose Unscented: no essential oils, no fragrance allergens. It contains shea butter, which comes from a tree nut. Patch test a small area first.
Can I use Magnesium Body Butter during pregnancy?

Magnesium Body Butter contains no retinoids and no hydroquinone, and the salicylic acid is at preservative level only. It is independently safety assessed. Check with your midwife or GP before using any new skincare in pregnancy, especially the Lavender and Sweet Orange versions, which contain essential oils. Unscented has none.
What's the difference between a body butter and a body lotion?

A traditional body butter is thick and oily. A lotion has more water and feels lighter. Magnesium Body Butter sits in between: shea butter for richness, whipped with water so it absorbs fast and doesn't leave skin slick.
How do I make a relaxing bedtime skincare routine?

Keep it simple and do it at the same time each night. A warm bath or shower, pat dry, then ten minutes rubbing in a body butter you enjoy the smell of. Magnesium Body Butter in Lavender or Sweet Orange is made for that moment: the scent tells you the day is done.
Why does Magnesium Body Butter contain a preservative?

Magnesium Body Butter contains water, and any cream made with water must be preserved to stay safe to use. We name every part: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin and Sorbic Acid. The salicylic acid is at preservative level, not an exfoliating active.
How long does a jar of Magnesium Body Butter last?

Magnesium Body Butter comes in 50g (£11.99) and 100g (£17.99). Used nightly, a jar lasts most people several weeks. The 50g is a good place to start, and makes an easy gift for the friend who never stops.
Who makes Magnesium Body Butter?

Magnesium Body Butter is made by Audere Pure, an independent natural skincare brand founded by Audrey Hayes. It's made in small batches in the UK, and the formula has a full Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR).

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I’ve been rubbing this into my feet at bedtime, it’s helping me sleep. Unusually, with this I’ve been sleeping through the night. Amazing!

Enjoy putting this on at night. I apply it as a hand cream at night with all the benefits of the Mg. No strong either. Very smooth

Beautiful cream works way better than my expectations….. I’ve experienced better quality sleep than I have had in years….. already bought two extra for friends to gift as it is such a premium product. Thankyou for creating this little gem of a product if you are in any doubt give it a try it is an excellent quality cream and the smell is Devine!

Lovely product, I am using it every night on my feet to help me relax and sleep

fabulous!

Lovely soft consistency that is absorbed by my skin well with no stickiness. I use it on my neck and hands before settling and sleep well. I definitely would recommend it to others to try.
I would add the writing on the pot is a little hard to read but I found the ingredients on your site. As I have allergies I needed to check.
Thank you

A lovely smooth texture,I put it on my lower legs before bed to help with my restlessness and sleep.

This magnesium butter feels and smells gorgeous, and really seems to aid sleep. I initially bought it for myself but now my 10 and 12 year olds, both of whom find winding down at night difficult, use it at bedtime too and both find it helps them sleep. Highly recommend! Looking forward to trying the version with sweet orange next time.

This cream is dreamy. It is so smooth and nourishing and it's wonderful to know there's absolutely nothing but natural ingredients in it! Am buying for all my upcoming gift needs!

I really love this magnesium butter. I use this every night on my feet and it really helps me sleep. I also use it on my 9 year old daughter and she loves it too. My felt feel soft not dry like the results of some other magnesium butters. It smells wonderful and it’s lovely knowing that the ingredients are all natural and chosen with care. I highly recommend this product.

The best body butter I have EVER used! I now buy Aude pure magnesium body butter over L’octaine or Neom. Well done, such a high quality, gorgeous product. I highly recommend it!

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