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Red and pink fruits and vegetables like tomatoes and grapefruits contain high levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant and natural sun block.

Antioxidants are beneficial in fighting off free radicals, which are notorious elements from the environment that attack the collagen in our skin and make us look older with wrinkles and discoloration. Studies have proven that lycopene is a stronger antioxidant than beta carotene and may have a strong role in preventing certain types of cancer.

The UV protection benefits of lycopene are only about 3, where dermatologists recommend a block of at least 15. Although you shouldn’t depend on lycopene entirely for sun block, you can eat it and use lycopene products for a little bit of an added bonus.

In addition to sun block and anti-aging, lycopene also improves skin texture. There are many popular skin care products that contain lycopene including MD Skincare Hydra-Pure Intense Moisture Cream, which received an award for breakthrough product of the year by WWD Beauty.

Incorporate healthy foods like these into your diet for optimum skin fitness. Download the Skin Fitness Facts grocery list for more skin healthy food ideas.

Water is an essential component to your skin fitness regimen and cute accessories are essential to your overall cuteness factor.

Want to know how to combine the two together?

Buy a cute water bottle and drink out of it like it’s your job. And if you act quick you might even be able to cash in on a cute bottle for free.

Our friends over at the Baby Fingers blog are giving away an EarthLust stainless steel water bottle to one lucky contestant.

I suggest you get on over and play. Your skin fitness and cuteness depend on it.

You work and work to keep your skin fit every day and then you take one, four-day vacation in July and just like that you’ve given yourself a sun burn, a major break out, and chapped lips. Avoid undoing all the hard work you’ve accomplished to maintain healthy skin by taking your skin care regimen on the road.

1. Pack light. Count out your vitamin supplements and put them in a baggy. Not only will this take up less room in your bag, but you’ll be able to keep track of whether or not you’ve taken your vitamins.

2. If you don’t normally take vitamins C and E in supplement form, now would be a good time to start. Both vitamins are antioxidants and will serve you well in fighting off the environment’s skin damaging free radicals.

3. Don’t forget any products from your skin care regimen. It’s way too easy to forget a skin care product when packing. Most skin care lines provide travel packs that include all your products in smaller, two ounce bottles. Freeze 24 / 7 Jet Set Travel Kit is a Skin Fitness Facts favorite.

4. Consciously drink water. Take a minute before every meal to drink one full glass of water. This will help to keep you hydrated and to keep your skin fresh.

5. Sun block. Reapply every 3-4 hours regardless of whether you are spending a lot of time in the sun. SPF degrades after just a little bit of time, so reapplication is important in preventing burns.

6. Wear hats and big sun glasses to protect that delicate skin on your face.

7. Pack or buy aloe vera. Whether or not your skin feels burned or dry after a day in the water and sun, a layer of aloe vera beneath your moisturizer will help lock in the moisture your skin needs to stay fit.

Wherever your vacation takes you, don’t forget your skin care. Skin fitness doesn’t stop just so you can have a good time.