9 great skin cities

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While moderate levels of pollution and lots of sunshine are a concern in San Antonio, the state of Texas still has one of the lowest rates of skin cancer in the country. The high humidity might not be so good for the acne-prone, but it's great for helping to plump dry, aging skin for a more youthful look.

No. 9: San Antonio, Texas

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Sun and dryness are big drawbacks of Arizona when it comes to keeping your body young and skin soft, but this state still has one of the lowest rates of skin cancer in the U.S. The high-altitude, tree-heavy city of Flagstaff stays relatively cool in comparison to the rest of Arizona, plus it has low levels of pollution and a steady, moderately humid climate.

No. 8: Flagstaff, Arizona


According to the Center for Disease Control, D.C. has one of the lowest rates of skin cancer in the country. Despite living in a very urban environment, D.C. residents only get sun half the year and they enjoy a healthy dose of humidity. Plus, they know how to soak up their antioxidants, drinking more wine per capita than any other state.

No. 7: Washington, D.C.


This tourist magnet has a lot of sunshine and tanning (albeit natural). However, the air is practically pollution-free, tanning salons are few and the weather is pretty much the same year-round. Plus, unlike dry, arid climates, the islands of Hawaii get quite a bit of moisture and rainfall.

No. 6: Honolulu, Hawaii


While much of California tends to be dry and sunny, the residents of San Francisco enjoy cool weather, relatively fewer sunny days and higher moisture levels year-round. Tanning beds are not popular here and pollution is also not a huge concern due to popular public transportation and one of the lowest rates of smokers in the country.

No. 5: San Francisco, California


Some of the cleanest air and nicest skin in the country can be found here, located in the beautiful Yellowstone Valley. Perhaps the only "risk" to premature aging is the high number of tanning salons in Billings, but assuming you opt to follow safe tanning methods instead your skin will benefit from this city's moderate humidity and average amount of sunshine.

No. 4: Billings, Mont.


Bismarck is a virtual cocktail for healthy skin: the air is clean; there's not too much sunshine; and humidity is average despite extreme changes in climate throughout the year. North Dakotans also have very low rates of skin cancer and unemployment, the latter of which is a major stress trigger.

No. 3: Bismarck, N.D.


Cheyenne is moderately humid through spring and summer, which is great for combating the dry effects of aging. But despite the changing climate, seasonal transitions are smooth here, which disrupts skin less. Perhaps Cheyenne's most skin-friendly quality is its status as one of the least polluted cities in the U.S.

No. 2: Cheyenne, Wyo.


Anchorage has the least amount of sunny days (41 percent) of the cities on this list, making it a natural leader in lack of sun damage and skin cancer. It's also not polluted, which cuts down on aging skin's other leading enemy, free-radical damage. Add in moderate-to-high levels of humidity to keep skin moist and you've got a recipe for the fountain of youth.

No. 1: Anchorage, Alaska


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