WHITBY FREE PRESS WOMAN '80 SUPPLEMENT, WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 1980, PAGE 3 A Guide to Understanding Your Skin Today's womafl flot )nly layers: an inner called the younger, clearer celîs be- wants to be attractive, she dermis and an outer, the epi- neath. also wants to be healthy. One of her most important beauty assets is her skin. A beautiful, clear complexion is the result of proper care and some knowledge of how skin functions. Here are some "skin facts" and tips for skin: • Clinical studies have shown that the skin of heavy smokers is more yellow and wrinkled than that of non- smokers. Doctors believe this is due to the presence of nicotine in tobacco, which causes small blood vessels to contract, slowing circula- tion. • Blackheads are really pores plugged with oil which has solidified and dis- colored, due to contact with the air. Although black- heads are usually more visi- ble than whiteheads, pim- ples arise from whiteheads. • Skin is made up of two How to Dress for Success: Women wanting to sell their image as executives are carefully reading "The Woman's Dress for Suc- cess Book" by John T. Molloy. Using scientific meth- cds of data-gathering and analysis, the author has defined the look of success and plotted the way for ambitious businesswomen to achieve it. The book that was over five months on the New York Times best seller list advises, "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have." In most cases, it in- dicates articles of good quality, without designer labels, and without the stamp of high fashion. Real leather is recom- mended for handbag, wal- let, attaché case, and sim- ple shoes featuring a closed toe and heel. Over- all, the look is conserva- tive: built around the two- piece, skirted suit worn with well-tailored, con- trasting blouses and bright scarves in classical pat- terns-paisleys, stripes, plaids and polka dots. dermis. Each is made up of several layers. The dermis supports the epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, oil and sweat glands and hair follicles. The epi- dermis shows most of the skin problems - blotches, blisters and blemishes. e New cells are generated in the bottom layer of the epidermis. They slowly move to the surface as they mature and are pushed up by new cells beneath. The older cells on the surface layer are thin, dried out and dull. They can cloud the complexion. Eventually, they flake off or are washed off, carrying with them some wastes, bacteria and grime. • Epidermabrasion, or skin buffing, is recom- mended by many derma- tologists to help remove the dead, surface skin. This sim- ple procedure uncovers the The jewelry guideline for the businesswoman suggests that she wear not more than one ring at a time; small, button ear- rings and a wristwatch that is a small version of a man's watch. The author maintains that the woman executive should always carry a pen, pencil or both. Under no circumstances should these be cheap, even if the people around her are • Clear, healthy skin is the result of a daily cleansing plan. Proper cleansing, fol- lowed by moisturizing, are essential steps for all skin types. The new "Buf" Beau- ty Basics is a system that combines three unique prod- ucts in a kit - a buffing sponge for epidermabra- sion, an emollient beauty bar to condition skin, and a water-based moisturizer to protect skin against the en- vironment. This simple pro- cedure can improve skin dramatically in a short peri- od of time. • Moisturizers help skin retain water, for a smooth and soft look. Apply these preparations to slightly damp skin for better re- sults. Understanding your skin and caring for it with a daily routine will pay off - you'1l look and feel better! † using cheap ones. While no brand name is given as a must for suc- cessful dressing, the Cross gold pen was mentioned as testing best. The purpose of Molloy's dress code for women executives is to make them immediately recognizable as manage- ment figures, increase their look of authority and enable them to draw a favorable response from the people they meet. t YOUR EXECUTIVE IMAGE is fostered by dressing for the job you want, according to best-selling book by John T. Molloy.† THE SHOE SHOPPE EXCL USI VE SHOES AND A CCESSOR lES FOR WOMEN rM ahy~ MAil, og Sizes 61/2 k Sizes 5 40 King Street West Corner King & Prince Streets Oshawa 91/2 AA 10 B 571-1778 DERMATOLOGISTS have found that epidermabrasion improves the skin's ap- pearance, stimulates new cell growth and helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles. 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