Tuesday, February 1, 2011

40licious Health: Why Dieting Makes You Look Old

It's an eternal paradox as you hit 40licious. You're spending money on creams that you couldn't afford and didn't need 10 years ago. You work hard to be toned and thin. But the lack of fat is an opportunity for wrinkles. When the skin loses elasticity it sags and doesn't bounce back as well. The other day I slept weird on a blanket and had marks in my face until lunchtime. I was horrified. And I'm not even on a crash diet.

There is a way to mitigate all this, says the fabulous Los Angeles beauty writer, Alene Dawson. Check out her latest LA Times piece that warns against extreme dieting and what actually works without aging you. And here's some good news for those of us who wish we could fast but can't make it past the 11 a.m. donuts: Master Cleanse is out!

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