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STYLE | special feature 23<br />
3. GIVING IT BACK<br />
What to give the person who has everything.<br />
Christmas is the time to give back, so if you’re<br />
looking for a gift for the person who already has<br />
it all, why not donate to charity on their behalf?<br />
It’s definitely something we should all be doing<br />
far more often. When I was a child my parents<br />
adopted a panda for me, and though it took<br />
them a while to successfully explain that said<br />
panda wouldn’t be moving in with me, it was<br />
undoubtedly the gift that I remember most fondly.<br />
Charitable gifts can come in many forms; from<br />
donating to a crisis to buying a goat or chicken for<br />
a family less fortunate. And hey, who needs that<br />
new loofah anyway?<br />
2. THE MORNING AFTER<br />
Don’t let Christmas spirits get the better of you.<br />
So, perhaps you got a little bit too merry at your<br />
Christmas party and you have to attend a festive lunch<br />
with the in-laws the day after, regardless of how dusty<br />
you’re feeling. We’ve got you covered.<br />
When it comes to hangovers, prevention is the key,<br />
so fill your bellies up before exclaiming ‘bottoms up’<br />
– now is the time to indulge in greasy foods, so tuck<br />
in. Then, once the Mumm starts flowing, ensure you<br />
gulp a glass of water in between each flute. If, when<br />
the sun comes up you’re still feeling rough, try sipping<br />
some coconut water to rehydrate, get your blood<br />
sugar levels back up with some fruit juice and, if things<br />
are looking truly dire, head back to bed because time<br />
cures everything, right?<br />
4. GET GLOWING<br />
Great skin doesn’t occur miraculously.<br />
Given the indulgent foods and copious amounts<br />
of alcohol we consume during party season, it’s<br />
little wonder our skin suffers a great deal. But<br />
don’t panic, you can still party until the small<br />
hours and look fresh-faced in time for breakfast.<br />
Drinking plenty of water will not only help with the<br />
hangover but will help with your skin too, so drink<br />
up. Alcohol will dehydrate your skin, so slap on<br />
your favourite moisturiser and allow to set for 30<br />
minutes before applying make-up.<br />
No matter how jolly you get, it’s imperative to<br />
remove your make-up properly after a night out;<br />
micellar water works wonders, even on sensitive<br />
skin. Still feeling a little bit puffy faced after a night<br />
on the town? A quartz roller that’s been kept<br />
in the fridge overnight feels just heavenly and<br />
will help with the absorption of any skin-saving<br />
products. Just make sure you explain to your other<br />
half that it’s not edible.
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