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Like any good parent, we did our research

There are over 12,000 published studies on magnesium alone. Here are the ones that shaped how we formulate, plus the research behind our botanicals.

OUR INGREDIENTS

The research behind every ingredient

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Ancient Zechstein seabed · Netherlands

Magnesium chloride

An essential mineral the body relies on for normal muscle and nerve function. Ours is pure magnesium chloride from a protected underground seabed, massaged in at bedtime.

Sleep serumsDream creams
The research: Topical magnesium can pass through human skin, helped by hair follicles (Magnesium Research, 2016) Read the study ↗
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Cold-pressed · Sonoran desert shrub

Organic jojoba oil

Technically a liquid wax that closely resembles the skin's own oils, so it glides on and absorbs without feeling greasy. The base of almost every Plenny product.

Sleep serumsLittle TeethersDream creamsEarly Morning
The research: Jojoba in dermatology: a succinct review (2013) Read the study ↗
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Organic essential oil

Roman chamomile

A daisy-like flower used in baby care for generations. Its apigenin and other flavonoids have been studied for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, and its soft scent helps set a calm mood.

Little TeethersOriginal serum
The research: Chamomile: a herbal medicine of the past with bright future (Molecular Medicine Reports, 2010) Read the study ↗
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Organic essential oil

Lavender

More than a wind-down scent. Lavender's main compound, linalool, has been studied for both calming and soothing effects on the body. Prefer no scent? Our Dream Creams come essential-oil free too.

Little TeethersLavender Dream creams
The research: Lavender and the nervous system (2013) Read the study ↗
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Boswellia tree resin · organic essential oil

Frankincense

Resin from the Boswellia tree, prized for centuries. It contains boswellic acids, among the most researched natural compounds for their anti-inflammatory activity. Carefully diluted for little ones.

Little TeethersEarly Morning
The research: Topical anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving activity of frankincense oil compounds (J. Ethnopharmacology, 2016) Read the study ↗
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Copaifera tree resin · Amazon rainforest

Copaiba

Tapped from the Copaifera tree and naturally rich in beta-caryophyllene, a compound that works with the body's CB2 receptors and has been studied for its effects on inflammation and discomfort.

Little TeethersEarly Morning
The research: Topical copaiba for inflammatory joint pain (Integrative Medicine, 2019) Read the study ↗
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Organic carrier oil

Fractionated coconut oil

A light, non-greasy oil that stays liquid and carries our botanicals evenly in every roll.

Little Teethers
The research: Topical application of plant oils and skin barrier repair (Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2017) Read the study ↗
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Pressed from mango seed kernels

Organic mango butter

An unrefined butter full of natural fatty acids and vitamins A, C and E. It's what gives our Dream Creams their rich, whipped feel.

Dream creams
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From the hive

Pure beeswax

A natural emollient that locks in moisture and gives our creams their soft, balm-like body, no synthetic thickeners needed.

Dream creams
The research: Beeswax: a minireview of its antimicrobial activity (2016) Read the study ↗
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Pressed from castor seeds

Organic castor oil

A deeply hydrating oil rich in ricinoleic acid. The hero of our Early Morning under-eye roller for tired mamas.

Early Morning

Study library

Europe PubMed Central · Magnesium Research, 2016

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National Library of Medicine · Nutrients, 2020

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National Library of Medicine · PLOS One, 2017

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Molecular Medicine Reports · 2010

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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2013

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Integrative Medicine · 2019

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Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2016

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G Ital Dermatol Venereol · 2013

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