‘At 51, I Feel Amazing, Full of Energy and Calm’: How Using Magnesium Butter as a Natural Sleep Aid Cured Her Insomnia
Julie finally discovered real rest using magnesium butter—here’s how it works
Exhausted and anxious, Julie Kelley, 51, had struggled with sleepless nights for far too long. Typical natural insomnia remedies like melatonin failed to offer meaningful relief, and it was getting harder and harder for Julie to make it through her busy days after restless nights. It wasn’t until she tried a magnesium butter sleep aid that she was finally able to get the rest her body so badly needed. Learn how the soothing body butter works, plus get tips to make more healing salves and creams.
Quick info: magnesium butter as a sleep aid
- What it is: A natural sleep remedy made by blending magnesium with soothing butters (like cocoa or shea), then applying to skin before bed.
- Who loves it: Anyone who struggles with insomnia, anxiety or restless sleep.
- Why it works: Magnesium helps relax muscles, calm the mind and regulate melatonin (the sleep hormone).
- Proven benefits: Users report faster sleep onset, deeper sleep and more energy—with less next-day grogginess than melatonin.
- Simple to use: Massage a teaspoon onto feet, neck, or arms in the evening.
- DIY friendly: You can buy magnesium sleep aids or mix your own with affordable kitchen ingredients.
Julie was constantly wired and tired
There has to be a way to stop this, Julie thought after one particularly stressful day. It was 3 o’clock in the afternoon and she was so tired she had to lie down. I can’t keep doing this every day.
For six months, Julie’s stress had been on overdrive. As an admitted Type A personality, she would push herself to the point of exhaustion, then have trouble falling asleep thanks to a barrage of anxious thoughts. Julie tried melatonin as part of her bedtime routine, but it didn’t help. And she was hesitant to take over-the-counter sleep medications because they can cause grogginess and brain fog. There has to be a more natural cure for this, she hoped.
Woman's World Answers
She finally turned to a natural remedy
While working for a chocolate company in 2023, Julie learned it was supplying organic, food-grade cocoa butter to a local skincare company. Intrigued, she reached out to the company’s chief formulator and discovered they had combined magnesium with the cocoa butter to create a soothing, whipped balm that could be massaged onto the skin.
Fascinated, Julie learned that magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including those that regulate stress hormones, muscle relaxation and melatonin production. Studies show that low magnesium levels are linked to higher anxiety, restless sleep and fatigue. (Discover why you keep waking up at 3 am.)
When applied topically as a sleep aid, magnesium can be absorbed through the skin, helping replenish levels directly, while the cocoa butter moisturizes and enhances absorption. I wonder if it would help me fall asleep and calm my anxiety? Julie wondered.
Using magnesium as a sleep aid offered fast relief
Feeling hopeful, Julie ordered a jar of whipped magnesium cocoa butter to use as a natural sleep aid ($34 for 4 oz. at BallouFamilyApothecary.com, or you can find similar magnesium butters starting around $20 on Amazon). She applied about a teaspoon of butter to her neck and décolletage morning and night, then rubbed another teaspoon into the bottoms of her feet before bed—areas where absorption is believed to be especially effective.
After just one night, she fell asleep quickly and stayed asleep until morning. The change in her sleep pattern was immediate, and Julie woke up feeling refreshed and full of energy for the first time in months. Now, in addition to her nightly routine, if she anticipates a particularly busy or stressful day, she also smooths a bit of magnesium butter onto her arms to stay calm and centered.
“At 51, I feel amazing, full of energy and calm,” Julie says. “Using chemical-free, natural products makes me feel and look beautiful!” (Learn more about the best types of magnesium for your health.)
DIY healing butters for sleep, energy and skin
While magnesium butter can improve sleep, it’s not the only healing balm you can add to your routine. Consider these DIY recipes to blast brain fog, clear your skin and lift your spirits.
Peppermint sharpens focus
Compounds in peppermint rev beta waves in the brain enough to boost focus by 50 percent in just two minutes, researchers report. To do: Mix 3 drops of peppermint oil into 1 tsp. of organic cocoa butter and apply to your neck or chest when you need a mental pick-me-up.
Tea tree oil heals acne
People who applied a tea tree oil balm for 45 days experienced five times clearer skin, thanks to its antimicrobial compounds. To do: Blend 5 drops of tea tree oil into 1 tsp. of coconut oil, then let it solidify. Dab on acne-prone areas daily until blemishes clear.
Clary sage boosts mood
When women over 50 inhaled clary sage oil for 10 minutes, their cortisol levels dropped and they reported improvements in their mood. To do: Add 3 drops of clary sage oil to 1 tsp. of cocoa butter and massage the mixture onto your hands for an instant mood boost.
This story originally appeared in the December 15, 2025, issue of Woman’s World.
Conversation
All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines. Woman's World does not endorse the opinions and views shared by our readers in our comment sections. Our comments section is a place where readers can engage in healthy, productive, lively, and respectful discussions. Offensive language, hate speech, personal attacks, and/or defamatory statements are not permitted. Advertising or spam is also prohibited.
