Health & Beauty
Julie Jacobs explains how to avoid those winter skin woes.

Health Health & Beauty Section Deadline: November 8, 2010 In Homes: November 30, 2010 Call your account representative for further information Advertise in our 973.276.1688 safeguards the skin from the elements. Look for non-clogging oils like almond, mineral and avocado. You can also use products with humectants, substances that attract moisture to the skin. Pay special attention to your feet and hands, which tend to dry out more than the rest of the body. Solid lotion bars made of essential oils, Shea butter and beeswax can soothe calluses and promote longlasting effects. Stick with Sunscreen Even if the sun doesn't seem to be shining as much, its rays can still be harmful. In fact, winter sun along with snow glare can be just as damaging as summer sunshine. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen (with an SPF of at least 15) thirty minutes before going outside, and reapply throughout the day if you'll be outdoors. Protect your lips from the sun as well. Because lips do not contain glands glands or lipids to hold in moisture, it's necessary to keep them hydrated. So carry lip balm and apply it generously. We Just Love Our Smiles! • Dentistry for Children, Teens & Adults • Emphasis on Prevention & Education Minimize Exposure If you must venture out, wear protective clothing and dress in layers to keep the wind and cold at bay and prevent your skin from losing moisture. If you can, put on thin cotton gloves under wool ones to avoid irritation from the wool while staying warm. And when gloves and socks get wet, pull them off, as they can cause your skin to crack, itch and possibly develop sores or eczema. • Extraordinary & Experienced Dental Team FAMILY, COSMETIC & IMPLANT DENTISTRY Voted one of THE BEST DENTISTS in America Selected as a TOP DENTIST in New Jersey Monthly Magazine Food to Fight the Elements You can help maintain your healthy winter skin by eating right. Consider fish like salmon and trout, which are high in omega-3s that retain moisture and preserve the skin's natural oil barrier; tomatoes, known for blocking out damaging UV rays; berries, shown to be high in antioxidants; and green tea, hailed for its all-around healing properties. And don't forget to include enough vitamin A in your diet—this super vitamin, found in foods like spinach, kale, egg yolk, cheese and liver, plays an important role in preventing the skin from becoming dry and flaky.  For more information: ehow.com, fitsugar.com, webmd.com. Harold A. Pollack, DDS, PA Call Today For Your Complimentary Consultation 973-467-0720 280 MillburnAve. • Millburn www.beautifulsmilesnj.com Teeth Whitening: SAVE $100 – Call Now! November 2010 VicinityMagazine.com 45

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