Burt's Bees Mama Belly Butter, 6.5 oz.

10 out of 10 recommend. I have what I would consider extremely dry skin and every product I have tried thus far gets soaked up almost immediately the second it touches me. I was skeptical about this stuff because what works for most people does not work for me. At first I grabbed a big glob thinking this would be just like the rest but it actually turned out to be too much. This stuff spread like butter across my tummy and entire midsection front and back, I even had some leftover for my arms. It goes on quite silky you could say and takes a minute to seep in. I even put it on after my skin had somewhat dried because I lotion other areas first. My tummy was left feeling completely moisturized all day. I had no itching around my midsection and it just felt great overall. It almost has a milky, creamy texture but goes on thick. It’s quite deceptive when you first grab some because it feels like it might be watery which is why I grabbed a whole glob. I’m not a fan of the scent, it’s more neutral than anything but when it dried the smell went away. That’s to be expected for a pretty much all natural product. So if you’re in the throes of nausea this is perfect as there’s nothing to trigger you. You could always add essential oils later to get it to have a scent. In terms of how long it will last will depend on how much of your body you cover with it and how dry your skin is. Because my body is extremely dry and I’m using it on my entire midsection front and back, I imagine I’ll go through maybe 3 of these throughout my pregnancy. Could be more or less. If you’re only covering the belly, you probably wouldn’t need more than 1 or possibly 2. A little quirk of mine is that I get very hot after a shower and can start to sweat and have to lay down. For me some lotions feel almost like they trap the heat in my body which makes this process take a little longer. I will say this did have that feel a little bit at first but shortly after went away. Just something to note if you’re like me. Bonus info- I did take a shower at bedtime after wearing this all day and didn’t wash my stomach with soap only water because even water alone dries out my skin. It’s the next morning and my stomach still feels moisturized and my skin is super soft. So it definitely lasts a while if you’re unable to shower or even just throughout the day you don’t have to worry about reapplying.

This is amazing!! I was gifted this for my first pregnancy and I fell in love with it! It’s very soft and soothing and does not leave your skin feeling greasy or gross. I usually put it on at least 10min before I put on clothing so it has some time to actually work into my skin. Even after several hours of work and wearing clothing I still feel moisturized when I get ready for bed! A little bit goes a long way. I started using it pretty much everywhere because I love it so much

My mom has stretch marks from two pregnancies. She did not apply anything to her skin during her pregnancy and endured terrible itching from the skin stretching. She was 5 feet tall, 95lbs, and gave birth to a 6 lb and 8.5lb babies. She was not extremely active. I'm 5'2" and gave birth to a 6 lb 12 oz baby. Prepregnancy I weighed 115 lbs. By 37th week of pregnancy, I weighed 140 lbs. Prior and throughout most of my pregnancy, I did core exercises. I did not get stretch marks. I started using this my 10th week of pregnancy and continued to apply it once every night after shower until I gave birth my 37th week. I applied to my entire abdomen, hips, and legs. I also ate a lot of collagen rich foods and kale. I only went through 3 tubs of this stuff. Whether this belly butter cream saved me from stretch marks, I really can't say. According to every medical professional and book I have looked up, stretch marks are NOT preventable as it is dependent on genetics. But they aren't clear whether it is a recessive trait or if it skips... What I do know is I used this, and my skin has never been smoother. It helped prevent itchiness of the stretched skin during my pregnancy. Even an itchy dry patch that had plagued my leg for 3 years disappeared a few months after using it. And this itchy patch had been resistant to even prescription steroid cream (I have adult eczema), and was further irritated by vaseline, and other moisturizers. I was scratching my leg in bed every night for three years. In fact, not long into my pregnancy, the itchy patch had appeared to spread. This belly butter completely eliminated the patch. My sister commented on how smooth my legs and arms look and I told her I was using the belly butter on my limbs as well. As for the smell- it smells like oil. I think there are some people that commented how it stank. Well- yeah- if you are used to perfumed creams, than I guess this is startling in its lack of pleasing fragrances. Opened a bottle of cooking oil and take a whiff: this is what the Mama Bee Belly Butter smells closest to. Some medical professionals advocate a perfume free pregnancy- this product would be perfect for those seeking that route. I don't mind the smell at all- it doesn't linger on the skin, only if you are shoving your nose into the tub.

After doing some research and evaluating all the available options, I decided to go with this product (alongside Weleda Stretch Mark Pregnancy Massage Oil). I started to use the product around week 13-14 and I am about to hit week 18. The belly size is not that big yet, so I haven't noticed an obscene number of stretch marks. I've noticed one spot with marks on the right side of my waste but I am not 100% sure if its new or if it's been there before. If anything I haven't noticed any new marks. The smell is alright. I would compare it with a faint, unsweetened, chalky baby powder smell. I don't care for it one way or another. But anyways, I cannot smell it from my belly. You need to shove your nose right into the can to be able to smell it. (And I have a strong sense of smell that became even stronger during pregnancy). The amount of product you need to use to cover affected areas is about what you'd expect. My biggest issue is the first impression. When I took off the protective cover from the top: it looked like there was some product missing as there was a decent dip in the cream. I'll be honest, I didn't measure the amount of product when I first received it, so I cannot say for certain if anything is missing but it still leaves a sour taste. Maybe the tab itself could've been smaller, so the buyer doesn't feel like they got less product.

I originally bought this cream for my pregnant daughter. I am a retired Esthetician with very dry skin and I was impressed with the rich thickness of the cream. My daughter is using it faithfully every day on her growing pregnant belly. And I started using it as a daily moisturizer for my face: it is fantastic!!! It truly helps keep my face hydrated and soft. This blend of oils (especially the jojoba and cocoa butter) creates a lovely cream that goes on thick but instantly is absorbed, not leaving a greasy residue. You could spend a lot more money for products that were designed for faces and not get the results this cream does.

I am due in about 8 weeks and have been using this cream my entire pregnancy. I have used about half the jar so far, so it will def last you the entire time! It is super smooth, not greasy at all, and lasts all day! I usually put it on straight out of the shower and never need to apply any more throughout the day. The best part, ZERO STRETCH MARKS!!! I am amazed at how well this product works. Highly recommend this product to every mom to be.

Best stuff ever! Have used it since 2009 with 6 kids and still use it. Not greasy, and doesn't leave a scent trail. It's thick, soft and lite. Perfect if ypu dont like fragrances or when pregnant and everything you smell makes you nauseous.

Keeps belly feeling soft, smooth, and deeply moisturized love it!

Bad smell ☹️💔

I used it every single day, applying a generous amount to my belly starting from my first month of pregnancy. I went through about 3 to 4 jars during the entire pregnancy, and I didn't get a single stretch mark. The only downside is that even though it says fragrance-free, it does have a slight nutty scent. If you don't like that kind of smell, it might bother you, especially during pregnancy when some women become extra sensitive to odors. Overall, highly recommended!

Love this product, I use it for my whole body love it

It's a nice product, a bit pricey

I used this for my first pregnancy and the tub lasted me the whole time! Beautiful texture cream and I didn’t get any stretch marks!