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Protect Your Largest Organ On Vacation

During the holidays laying in the sun sounds like a great idea...but think again. Excessive exposure to the sun pays a huge toll on your skin. Even those with olive skin pay for years of excessive exposure to the sun. Deep wrinkles, sun spots and a rugged open-pored complexion, meaning that you can't afford not to protect yourself. Remember to apply your sunscreen.  You should reapply sun screen every two hours or after each swim. On vacation make sure you drink plenty of water each day, its a  important part of having healthy, pretty skin. The water you drink serves as a type of internal moisturizer for your skin. Limit your alcohol, along with caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda. They have the opposite effects.  Those drinks will dehydrate you and deplete vital skin nutrients, making your skin appear duller. Drinking moderate alcohol consumption is the best way to avoid any negative side effects. Being smart about your choices can help your skin look youthful and fr