Patent ID: 8529950

Claim:
A magnesium-based system suitable for use in skincare, comprising: (a) a first magnesium source in the form of a solid, progressive-release tablet for oral ingestion, said first magnesium source being formulated to supply Mg 2+ ions to a body, the progressive-release tablet comprising a matrix having a protective coating that slows down or retards the dissolution of Mg in the stomach, said matrix being comprised of said first magnesium source (A), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (B1), glyceryl behenate (B2), an inert filler (C1) acting as a diluent, and an inert filler (C2) acting as a lubricant, with a weight ratio of B1:B2 being between 8.1:1 and 9.6:1, and exhibiting in vitro, after 2h in 0.1N HCl medium, a rate of dissolution (δ) of the magnesium contained therein of between 20% and 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the Mg provided by said first magnesium source, and (b) a second magnesium source in a topical preparation formulated to supply Mg 2+ ions by application to skin.