Magnesium: Why This Essential Mineral Matters More Than We Realize

Magnesium is often talked about in the context of sleep and muscle relaxation, but its role in the body goes far beyond bedtime. Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 processes that help our bodies function smoothly and efficiently. From how our muscles relax, to how our nervous system responds to stress, magnesium plays a quiet but foundational role in everyday well-being.

As we age magnesium support becomes increasingly important. Stress, busy schedules, shifting hormones, and even common lifestyle habits like caffeine consumption can gradually deplete our magnesium levels. When that happens, the body may have a harder time fully relaxing, even when rest is what we desperately need.

One of magnesium’s most well-known roles is its involvement in the nervous system. Magnesium supports the body’s ability to move out of a heightened “fight or flight” state and into a calmer, more restorative mode. This is why it is often associated with relaxation, a sense of ease in the body, and improved sleep quality. When magnesium is supported, many women describe feeling less tense, less wired at night, and more capable of truly winding down.

Magnesium is also essential for muscle relaxation. Tight shoulders, stiff necks, jaw tension, and restless legs are common experiences, particularly during periods of stress or hormonal fluctuation. Magnesium supports the natural cycle of muscle contraction and release, helping the body soften rather than stay locked in tension. This muscle support is one reason magnesium has long been used in evening rituals, baths, and body care practices.

This foundational mineral also plays a role in energy production at the cellular level. Magnesium helps support how the body creates and uses ATP, the energy currency of our cells. When magnesium levels are supported, energy tends to feel steadier rather than spiky or depleted, and mental clarity can feel easier to access.

This is not a new trend. Throughout history, magnesium-rich salts have been used as a natural way to support the body. Doctors used to recommend trips to hot springs, or bath salts to improve Magnesium levels. The Dead Sea, in particular, has been valued for centuries for its uniquely high concentration of minerals, including magnesium. People have traveled to its shores to soak, rest, and restore—not just for relaxation, but for overall support. The skin, our largest organ, allows minerals like magnesium to be absorbed as part of a soothing, intentional self-care practice.

This is why topical magnesium has become a favorite for evening routines. Applied to the skin, magnesium can be incorporated into moments of rest—after a shower, during quiet time, or before prayer and sleep. It becomes less about “fixing” something and more about supporting the body in doing what it was designed to do: rest, restore, and recover.

Some clients using our Dreamy Cream have found, they are feeling more rested and have energy throughout the day. We always caution that it may take a few weeks of using the cream at bedtime to notice a change. If a bucket is empty, just adding a few drops will not be noticeable. It can take time to replenish your magnesium supply.

As January invites a slower, more intentional start to the year, magnesium offers a gentle place to begin. Not with pressure or perfection, but with nourishment and care—one evening ritual at a time.

To Better Days, 
Lara

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
— Psalm 4:8