hormone-safe

pregnancy-safe

ob/gyn recommended

The Stretch Mark Relief Restorative Butter jar hanging from a rope

Pregnant woman holding the Restorative Butter, with a Cosmopolitan quote: best body butter for stretch marks

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Stretch mark results on a pregnant belly: strengthens skin, softens the look of marks, relieves itching

Restorative Butter key ingredients: botanical repair complex, green tea, gotu kola and Irish sea moss

Pregnant woman applying the Restorative Butter to her belly

Moms and babies gathered around Matrescence skincare: pregnancy and postpartum safe, hormone-safe, EWG Verified, OB/GYN recommended

The body ritual: refining scrub, restorative butter, then hydrating oil

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The Restorative Butter

Name: The Restorative Butter
Brand: Matrescence
SKU: matrg6-butter
Price: 78.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$78.00

A rich body butter that helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

8 oz (237 ml / $0.33 per ml)

Pregnancy and Postpartum Safe •OB/GYN Recommended •Hormone-Safe

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Helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Stretch marks show up in 55% to 90% of pregnancies. This rich body butter supports collagen and elasticity for stretching skin, and helps soften the look of existing marks and scars. Shea, cocoa butter, gotu kola and Irish sea moss stop the itch and sink in fast. Cosmopolitan named it the best body butter for stretch marks.

Skin Targets

Stretch marks, Scars, Cellulite, Itchiness, Dry, Dehydrated Skin

Tips

Use AM and PM.
Use immediately after shower or bath to lock in moisture.
Use with the Refining Scrub and Hydrating Oil for best results.
Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Stop use and consult a doctor if irritation occurs.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua, Persea Grattissima (Avocado) Oil, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, *Beeswax, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cocao (Cocoa) Butter, Cetyl Palmitate, Glycerin, *Betula Alba (Birch) Bark, *Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Extract, *Chondrus Crispus (Irish Sea Moss) Powder Extract, Soy Lecithin, Cucumis Sativa (Cucumber) Peel Extract, *Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, *Ruscus Aculeatus (Butcher's Broom) Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate and Glyceryl Caprylate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Bark (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, *Arctium Majus (Burdock Root) Extract.

*Certified Organic Ingredient

The Restorative Butter

$78.00

strengthening

repairing

glow

firming

key benefits

supports stretching skin

Supports collagen and elastin to keep stretching skin strong and resilient.

softens existing marks

Encourages skin renewal to soften marks, scars and discoloration.

stops the itch

Calming botanicals relieve the itching that comes with stretching skin.

absorbs fast

Rich moisture that sinks in without a greasy feel.

pregnancy and postpartum safe

Made without ingredients linked to reproductive or developmental harm.

safety matters

hormone-safe ingredients

We don’t stop at avoiding the bad. We obsess over the best.

With as many as 6,500 ingredients excluded from our formulations, we go beyond clean to ensure every product is free from ingredients that may pose reproductive or developmental risks. Safe to use from pre-conception through postpartum, our skincare is designed to support you through every phase of motherhood. Our Purifying Cleanser and Brightening Essence are EWG VERIFIED®, meeting EWG's strictest standards for health and transparency.

Botanical Repair Complex™

A rich blend of plant butters, calming extracts, and barrier-supporting botanicals, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E. Designed to replenish essential lipids, boost elasticity and keep skin soft, supple, and resilient.

Green Tea Extract

Supports skin repair and corrects skin discoloration.

Gotu Kola

Clinically shown to improve stretch marks, speed up healing. Rich in triterpene saponins that help keep skin tighter and firmer.

Irish Sea Moss

Known as “nature’s collagen,” Irish Sea Moss is packed with 92 of the 102 trace minerals your body needs. It locks in moisture, strengthens the skin barrier, and leaves skin feeling smooth and supple.

real results

What to expect

Right away: less tightness, and the itch eases.

Week 2: smoother, more supple skin.

Week 4: marks look softer and less visible.

*Based on a 4-week consumer perception study of 45 participants. Results vary.

My husband and I have both seen a noticeable difference in my stretch marks from pregnancy.

Very rich and moisturizing cream...it has kept stretch marks away from my growing belly.

I have very dry skin this cream kept my skin hydrated throughout the day.

no-fuss ritual

How to Use

apply

Scoop a generous amount onto clean skin, ideally right after a shower.

massage

Use small circles until fully absorbed.

pair with

The Refining Scrub before it and the Hydrating Oil after.

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Frequently asked questions

Can it help with C-section scars?

Yes, once your incision has fully healed. Massage it into the area to soften the scar and support recovery.

Do I have to be pregnant to use it?

No. It's made for pregnancy and postpartum skin, but it works for anyone who wants softer, stronger skin.

Will it work on stretch marks I already have?

Yes. It supports collagen and skin renewal to soften the look of existing marks and scars.

Does it have a scent?

A light natural scent from the botanicals, with no synthetic fragrance, so it's easy on a sensitive pregnancy nose.

do i have to use the other products in the set?

No. Each one works on its own. Together they work better: the scrub preps skin, the butter strengthens it, and the oil locks in moisture.

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