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The most important thing you can do to prevent stretch marks is to maintain healthy skin. Just because 75% of pregnant women end up with stretch marks doesn't mean you have to be one of them. There is, however a statistic that says 20% of people in general are at risk for stretch marks due to the genetic makeup of their skin regardleess of race and ethnicity. Listed below are some ways you can keep your skin looking its best and hopefully prevent stretch marks from occurring.

• Eat a variety of foods that promote healthy skin such as foods rich in zinc, Vitamins A, C, and D, as well as sufficient amounts of protein.

• Drink at least eight 8 oz. cups of water daily.  You need to increase this amount if you also drink caffeinated beverages which dehydrate the body. Water helps keep you entire body healthy and helps keep you skin more elastic to help prevent stretch mark formation.

• An exercise program keeps your entire body healthy which, in turn, promotes healthy skin.

• Don't scratch the areas where you are likely to get stretch marks. This skin should be gently massaged with Belly Lube® if it feels itchy. Scratching pulls and stretches the outer and middle layers of skin and can contribute to more damage.  Massaging is good for skin not only to prevent scratching, but it promotes blood circulation and helps stimulate new cell growth, both of which are important in preventing stretch marks.

• While pregnant, try to stay within the healthy weight gain limits of 25-35 pounds.  More important than abiding by these numbers is to gain weight slowly over your pregnancy.  Sudden spurts of growth can occur during pregnancy that can cause your weight to grow too quickly and increase your chances of stretch marks forming.

• Use Belly Lube® at least once daily in the areas you are likely to develop stretch marks. These ingredients can help improve and elasticize your skin's condition which lessens your chances of developing a stretch mark.