What is Topical Melatonin?

August 19, 2021

Everyone wants a good night's sleep. But for some reason, the older you get, the more rest becomes elusive. The term "sleeping like a baby" seems only for little bundles of joy. But there's always help when it comes to getting your zzzs. And we aren't talking about counting sheep. We are talking about topical melatonin. It's sleep-induced magic that will make you sleep like a baby, no matter how big you get.

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a crucial hormone generated by the pineal gland in the brain in response to light. The more sunlight, the less melatonin is produced. As the sun goes down and darkness settles in, you begin to create more melatonin to help you sleep. It doesn't make you sleep but causes relaxation and reduces anxiety. This peacefulness encourages slumber, so you can get the sleep you deserve.

As a result, melatonin production in response to light provides circadian rhythm regulation (24-hour internal clock) to coordinate your sleep-wake cycles with lightness and darkness. Thus, it promotes quality rest that's consistent with a regular schedule.

What is Topical Melatonin?

The melatonin created naturally in the body is endogenous, but sometimes you need extra melatonin to help you sleep. This kind of melatonin generated externally comes in dietary forms, such as pill, capsule, liquid, or cream. But even though this type of melatonin comes from a supplement, taking it is pretty standard. 

The National Institutes of Health's research shows that melatonin supplementation by adults reached 1.3% in the United States by 2012. What this means is that it's estimated over 3 million adults take melatonin at least once every thirty days.

But as mentioned, there are different forms. The best form of melatonin is a topical cream. Topical creams or transdermal applications use an easy-to-use pumping system. The melatonin is infused in an organic cream with other natural ingredients. For example, the BioLabs Pro Melatonin Cream comes with L Theanine to promote cognitive function while creating a sense of calm. 

Applying the melatonin sleep cream is simple and only requires gently rubbing a small amount into the skin. There are no bulky tablets or pills to swallow. Topical melatonin cream helps you fall asleep quickly without all the hassle of swallowing a pill. 

How Does It Work?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. While it provides protection against daily elements, it also is a great vessel to transport hormones like melatonin swiftly throughout the body. When you take a capsule, it has to go through the digestive system before being absorbed into the bloodstream.

This delays the absorption while applying the cream to the skin allows the body to transport the melatonin to waiting receptors to help regulate the circadian rhythm.

How Much To Take?

Short-term use of melatonin is safe to take, and there's no evidence that it causes health problems. The usual dose depends on your body and your doctor's recommendation. However, the melatonin cream offered by BioLabs Pro comes in a 5 mg pump, the highest on the market.

About one hour before bedtime, apply one pump of melatonin cream to your skin. It takes about one hour for the effects to be felt in the body. However, too much melatonin can cause you to feel drowsy the next day, so following the instructions on the package is essential.

What are the benefits of taking topical melatonin?

Men and women take melatonin for many different reasons. But most of the time, it's to encourage restful sleep or fight insomnia. Yet, there could be other benefits, such as fighting cancer and COVID-19 prevention. Research is in its beginning stages, but some evidence does suggest it may help with cancer-related symptoms and the coronavirus.

Helps Regulate Sleep Cycles

The most significant benefit is the regulation of circadian rhythms. For many reasons, your sleep cycles can become off-balanced or irregular. Sometimes this happens after you have a baby and now have to wake up and fall asleep at different times. Or you're a shift worker and have to sleep during the day so that you can be awake at night.

Or perhaps, you're experiencing some stress, and your mind and body have difficulty letting go of the day. Sleep cycles can become imbalanced, and a little topical melatonin cream love can help regulate sleep patterns.

Eases Jet Lag Symptoms

Jet lag happens when you travel long distances by plane. Your body has to grow accustomed to a new time zone, and you may have to go to sleep when you're used to becoming awake. Some studies have found that melatonin supplementation helps your body find its natural rhythm again.

Delayed Sleep-wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD)

DSWPD causes people to fall asleep much later than usual, resulting in having a hard time waking up at a regular time. Basically, they have a hard time falling asleep before 2 am and based on the number of hours you need to sleep, you would need to wake up after 10 am. 

But this kind of schedule may not work for most people. Some small studies have shown that melatonin helps people with DSWPD fall asleep faster.

Some Sleep Disorders In Children

Poor sleep quality affects anyone's quality of life and children are no exception. It has detrimental effects on daytime function, behavior, and overall well being. In addition, children with certain conditions, such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA), or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can be more prone to sleep disorders.

Promoting good sleep habits and parent education can help children with sleep problems, but some research has shown that topical melatonin cream can. Not only can it help children fall asleep faster, but it can also extend the time sleeping.

Anxiety Surrounding Surgery

Everyone has some concerns about having any kind of surgery, but undergoing an operation, no matter how minor, can cause some severe anxiety. Melatonin's main effect on the body is to provide relaxation even when you're not planning on sleeping. Taking 5 mg of melatonin can help induce a calming effect that may help with the stress before and after surgery.

Try Topical Melatonin

Melatonin is natural, available over the counter, and comes in an easy-to-use application. It promotes an overall sense of peace and wellbeing while helping you fall asleep and stay asleep longer.

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