of a difference when trying to prevent skin cancer. To prevent and treat skin cancer it's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle (no alcohol, no smoking, doing exercise regularly and if possible outdoors, etc.) and a well-balanced diet. When trying to prevent or treat skin cancer, good eating habits can significantly reduce your chances of getting cancer or may at least help slow melanoma progression. Foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, and D, and other compounds such as carotenoids, (especially beta-carotene) have proven to have many anti- carcinogenic properties that help to keep skin healthy and beautiful.