Magnesium Body Oil

Night 1: Most customers notice the scent first — the lavender, bergamot, and cedarwood slow them down before they even get into bed. The ritual itself is calming. Some people sleep more deeply the first night. Others take a few days. Both are normal.
Days 3–5: Your body starts to recognize the routine. The act of applying the oil becomes a cue — a signal that the day is done. Tension in your legs and shoulders may start to ease more noticeably.
Days 7–14: This is where most customers feel the biggest shift. Deeper sleep, less restlessness, waking up feeling more restored. Magnesium builds up in your tissues with consistent use, so the longer you use it, the more you feel it.
Beyond 2 weeks: Most customers tell us they notice on the nights they skip it. That is when you know it has become part of your practice.
We recommend giving it at least 14 nights before deciding if it is working for you. Your 60-day guarantee means you have plenty of time.

The short answer is yes — with an important nuance. Magnesium chloride
has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to absorb through skin and
increase magnesium levels in the body. It is not a replacement for
severe deficiency, but for the everyday tension and restlessness most
people experience, topical magnesium is fast, targeted, and felt the
same night. It is also why professional massage therapists have used
it for years — the results are immediate enough to feel in a single
session.

Most magnesium sprays use a concentrated mineral brine that can sting, especially on freshly shaved skin. We formulated Contraire differently. The magnesium chloride is carried in olive oil and silk proteins, which buffer the mineral and help it absorb gently. Most customers feel a subtle warming sensation, not a sting. If you notice tingling the first few times, it typically fades within a few days of regular use.

No and no. The botanical extracts in our formula help the oil absorb quickly without leaving a heavy or greasy residue. We recommend letting the oil absorb for five minutes before getting into bed, but you will not need to worry about your sheets. The formula dries down to a soft, silky finish.

Most magnesium sprays are mineral brine in a bottle. They work, but they are not pleasant to use. Contraire is a body oil formulated with magnesium chloride, olive, silk, and chamomile extracts, and a calming essential oil blend. It is designed to feel like a luxury skincare product that also delivers magnesium through your skin. The ritual of using it is as important as the ingredients.

One 8 fl oz bottle lasts most customers 6 to 8 weeks with nightly use. A little goes a long way — about a quarter-sized pour per application.

Then you get your money back. Our 60-day happiness guarantee is exactly what it sounds like. Use it for up to 60 days. If it does not become a part of your night, email us and we will refund your full purchase. No return shipping required, no questions designed to talk you out of it.

We always recommend checking with your healthcare provider before starting any new product during pregnancy or nursing. Our ingredients are all naturally derived and the formula is gentle, but your doctor knows your specific situation best.

Never. Contraire is cruelty-free and always will be.