MYNuDay360™ Relaxing Body Cream (Australia)

MYNuDay360™ Relaxing Body Cream is a rich, calming moisturiser formulated with shea butter, lavender, and chamomile — designed specifically for evening use as part of a wind-down routine that signals your body it's time to transition from the activity of the day to restful sleep. It delivers deep hydration that lasts through the night while the lavender and chamomile provide genuine aromatherapy benefits backed by clinical research on relaxation and sleep preparation.

What Makes This Body Cream Different

Most body creams positioned as "relaxing" rely on fragrance alone — a pleasant lavender scent with no functional benefit beyond smelling nice. The Relaxing Body Cream uses lavender essential oil at a concentration intended to provide actual aromatherapy effects. A 2012 study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine demonstrated that lavender aromatherapy significantly improved sleep quality scores (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) in 67 women with insomnia over 12 weeks. The benefit comes from linalool and linalyl acetate, lavender's primary active compounds, which modulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

The shea butter base provides more than a vehicle for essential oils. Unrefined shea butter contains vitamins A and E, essential fatty acids (oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids), and natural anti-inflammatory compounds including lupeol cinnamate. Research in the American Journal of Life Sciences (2016) confirmed shea butter's efficacy in improving skin hydration and barrier function, with effects comparable to many commercial moisturisers at a fraction of the ingredient complexity.

Within the MYNuDay360 system, this cream pairs with the Night Time supplement and Feel Calm to create a multi-sensory evening routine. The physical act of applying the cream — the tactile sensation, the lavender scent, the deliberate slowing down — creates a behavioural cue that reinforces your circadian rhythm. Sleep researchers call this "stimulus control," and it's one of the most effective non-pharmaceutical strategies for improving sleep onset.

Key Ingredients

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii): A natural fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It contains approximately 60% oleic acid and 5% linoleic acid, which closely match the lipid profile of human sebum, allowing excellent skin absorption. Shea butter creates a breathable moisture barrier without occluding pores, making it suitable for body-wide application including arms, legs, and torso.

Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia): The primary relaxation-active ingredient. Lavender's linalool content has been shown in multiple studies to reduce heart rate and blood pressure when inhaled, and to increase parasympathetic nervous system activity — the physiological state associated with rest and recovery. A 2005 study in Chronobiology International found that lavender aromatherapy increased the percentage of deep (slow-wave) sleep in healthy young adults.

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla): Contains apigenin, a flavonoid that binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain and produces mild sedative effects. In topical application, chamomile also has anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties, reducing redness and irritation. The Molecular Medicine Reports (2010) reviewed chamomile's traditional and evidence-based uses, confirming its mild anxiolytic and skin-calming effects.

How Australians Are Using the Relaxing Body Cream

Apply generously to clean, dry skin after your evening shower or bath, approximately 30–60 minutes before bed. Focus on areas prone to dryness — legs, arms, elbows, and feet. The application process itself is part of the benefit: spending 3–5 minutes deliberately moisturising while breathing in the lavender-chamomile scent creates the wind-down ritual that helps separate "active day" from "sleep time."

The Peaceful Night Kit packages this cream with Feel Calm and Night Time for a three-step evening system: take Feel Calm to manage residual stress, apply the Relaxing Body Cream as a sensory transition, then take Night Time 30 minutes before lights out. Each product addresses a different barrier to good sleep — stress, overstimulation, and sleep-onset difficulty.

In Australia's dry inland climates and during winter months, the shea butter base provides enough occlusive moisture to prevent the overnight skin dryness that can disrupt sleep through discomfort and itching. For coastal and tropical areas, a lighter application still delivers the aromatherapy benefits without feeling heavy in humid conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the lavender scent be too strong for my partner?
The scent is noticeable but not overpowering. It dissipates to a subtle level within 15–20 minutes of application. Most users report that the residual scent is pleasant and calming rather than dominant. Lavender is one of the most universally tolerated aromatherapy scents.

Can I use this on my face?
This cream is formulated for body use. The essential oil concentration may be too high for facial skin, which is thinner and more sensitive. For facial moisturising, use a product specifically designed for the face.

Is it suitable for eczema-prone skin?
Shea butter is generally well-tolerated and has anti-inflammatory properties, but essential oils can irritate eczema-affected skin. Patch test on a small, unaffected area first and consult your dermatologist if you have active eczema.

Important Information

Individual results may vary. This product is intended for cosmetic use only and is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or skin condition. Discontinue use if irritation occurs and consult a dermatologist. Patch test recommended before first use.

Clinical results referenced are from studies conducted or commissioned by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. and may not reflect typical consumer experience.

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Sources & References

1. Chien LW, Cheng SL, Liu CF. The effect of lavender aromatherapy on autonomic nervous system in midlife women with insomnia. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012;2012:740813.
2. Goel N, Kim H, Lao RP. An olfactory stimulus modifies nighttime sleep in young men and women. Chronobiology International. 2005;22(5):889–904.
3. Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports. 2010;3(6):895–901.

Product information reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated April 2026.