Why Your Magnesium Cream Might Not Be Working, and How to Spot One That Does

Have you ever slathered on a magnesium cream and wondered, "Is this actually doing anything?" You’re not alone. We’ve seen a few well-meaning products floating around lately that look the part, pretty labels, promises of relaxation, but are missing one crucial detail: the magnesium isn’t dissolved.

Yep. That silky balm may smell amazing, but if the magnesium chloride is just hanging out in oil or wax, it’s not doing much for your body.

Let’s talk about why that matters, and how to tell if your magnesium cream is actually delivering the goods.

A Little Magnesium Know-How

Here’s a simple truth: magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) is a salt, and like most salts, it only becomes bioavailable (that is, absorbable by your body) when it’s dissolved in water.

Once in water, magnesium chloride separates into magnesium and chloride ions and that’s when it can begin to interact with your skin’s natural moisture barrier. This is the form your body can recognize and use.

But in oils? Magnesium chloride just sits there. It doesn’t dissolve in oil. It stays in solid form, which means your skin can’t access it, no matter how fancy the cream feels.

So Why Do Some Creams Miss the Mark?

We’ve seen some creams out there that look lovely but combine magnesium chloride with just oils and waxes, without enough (or any) water to properly dissolve the salt. That means the magnesium is simply suspended, not functional.

Even if there is water, the right emulsifier has to be used. Not every emulsifying wax plays well with minerals. Certain common ones can destabilize when salt is added, leading to gritty texture or separation and ultimately, a cream that doesn’t deliver the benefits it promises.

What Makes Our Magnesium Cream Different

At Bee Lovely Botanicals, we go the extra mile to make sure our magnesium cream isn’t just soft and spreadable, it’s effective.

We use a balanced, stable water–oil emulsion with magnesium chloride fully dissolved at saturation, so you’re getting the maximum concentration your skin can handle — in a form it can actually absorb.

And that’s not all. We’ve also added magnesium glycinate, a chelated form of magnesium known for its calming, skin-loving properties. This form offers an additional layer of support, especially for sensitive skin or those prone to irritation. It’s gentle, yet powerful and hard to find in topical creams.

Why Ingredient Knowledge Matters

We're a small batch, family run business. We've spent years working with natural actives and fine-tuning our emulstions. We know that how something is made is as important as what's in it.

It's easy to assume all magnesium creams are alike. But the difference between suspended salt and a fully dissolved, bio-available formula? It's night and day for your skin and your results.

The Takeaway

When you use our magnesium cream, you’re getting:

• A true emulsion with dissolved, bioavailable magnesium

• The added benefit of magnesium glycinate for gentle absorption

• A thoughtfully crafted formula designed to work with your skin

We believe you deserve a product that lives up to its label and helps you feel better, sleep deeper, and care for your body naturally.

Ready to feel the difference?