We asked, you answered. As we look back on the mamas we featured in 2023, we highlight the best, most vulnerable, and most inspiring answers to the question: "How have you found balance in the jour...

Self care, especially when it comes to our personal care routine, can often be the first thing we neglect as a new mom. Skincare is an area that often goes overlooked for new moms especially, but b...

We asked, you answered. As we look back on the mamas we featured in 2023, we highlight the best, most vulnerable, and most inspiring answers to the question: "What’s one piece of advice you would g...

We asked, you answered. As we look back on the mamas we featured in 2023, we highlight the best, most vulnerable, and most inspiring answers to the question: "What was the most unexpected part of y...

December Inspiration from our Founder, Raquel Nowak, on our Year in Review

Julia Sarewitz and Victoria Trinko met in a graduate school course specifically focused on the concept of matrescence. As they bonded over their shared interests, they found themselves wondering wh...

Acne. Inflammation. Eczema. Sunburn. These culprits can pop up out of nowhere as we shift into motherhood. Did you know that a single ingredient has been used for centuries to combat all of these i...

Move over, Oprah! The all-mom team at Matrescence has compiled our own list of "favorite things" for the holiday season so that you can treat yourself and cross some goodies off your gift list. Mak...

Maybe you’ve heard the term. Or maybe it’s brand new to you. Either way, you might be wondering: what is Matrescence?

Artist, dancer, teacher and more - Lola Toney’s energy can be felt in every word she shares. The D.C. based mama of two shares her powerful outlook on self care, parenting, and using beauty as a ve...

Pregnancy and postpartum bring on a whirlwind of changes, and our skin is no exception. Hormones, sleep, stress, and diet can lead to a variety of skin issues. On the blog, we’ve compiled our best ...