Beauty Quick Fixes You Need To Know

Have a beauty emergency and need an instant solution? Karen Alfonso has a handy guide

- Karen Alfonso

PUFFY FACE

Watched The Notebook late into the night, bawled your eyes out and woke up with a swollen face? Been there, done that. If you now resemble a puffer fish, your best bet is to bring out your facial tools.

While the celebrity trend of dunking your face in a basin of ice cold water might be extremely popular, dermatologists actively advise against it as it could irritate your skin. Instead, pop your gua shas and jade rollers into the fridge for 10 minutes. Apply a bit of facial oil or a gel moisturiser to give your face some slip, and treat yourself to a facial, ensuring you roll upwards.

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