The history of Mother’s Friend has unfolded across 150 years and counting, surviving regulatory reform, evolving formulas, and major corporate transitions.

Today, Mother’s Friend is a topical skincare product used to help moisturize and soften dry, tight, and stretched skin—most commonly during pregnancy and postpartum. Many people apply it to areas that tend to feel dry or stretched, such as the belly, hips, thighs, chest/breasts, and back. It is intended for external use only and is best used consistently as part of a daily skincare routine.