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## [Mother’s Friend (Body Skin Lotion & Cream) History: 1876 to Today](https://ssscompany.com/blog/products/mothers-friend-history)

**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.