Do you have a case of ‘flu face’?

If you’re looking to bring your complexion back from the winter bug brink, behold our ultimate guide

WORDS: LIA MAPPOURA

And, she’s back! Just like your favourite situationship, those dreaded winter bugs always come crawling back around from October through to May, and with cold-weather cuffing and the chillier climes now in full swing, we’re looking to all possible solutions for tackling the knock-on effects. Not only does the common cold affect our bodies (I’m talking fatigue, brain fog, stuffy noses and generally feeling unwell), but our complexions, too. Enter: flu face. From Sahara-dry lips to peeling noses, blotchy skin and dark, puffy eyes, flu season may be wreaking havoc on your skin. So, in an attempt to help reverse some of this damage, here’s a foolproof guide on how to handle it. Puffiness Why does this happen? A blocked nose means that your sinuses are congested (FYI: the sinuses are interconnected cavities…

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