7 Things Your Dermatologist Is Dying to Tell You About Your Skin

“One thing I’d like to tell all women is that after age 40, don’t lose weight too quickly or too much. When we’re younger, our faces stay smooth and lifted even when our bodies get lean. And, skin has more elasticity, so it bounces back when you lose weight quickly. After 40, if you lose too much weight, your eyes and cheeks get hollow, and your lips get thinner, making you look gaunt and severe. Skin has less elasticity, so it sags without the support of underlying facial fat. And, when you gain the weight back, it is more likely to go to your midsection, not your face.” –Jessica Wu, M.D., Los Angeles-based dermatologist