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Loose Women star Carol McGiffin worries viewers with painful-looking skin

Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha were concerned about Carol


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Melanie Macleod
Wellness Editor
On 2 March 2023
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Loose Women star Carol McGiffin's face raised questions among viewers and her co-hosts after appearing red and inflamed on Thursday's show.

Carol's skin looked bright red and sore, with viewers taking to Twitter, worrying: "What happened to Carol's face? It looks really sore," and: "Looks painful."

Carol explained her red visage to her co-stars – watch the video below to find out what happened.

WATCH: Carol McGiffin explains red face on Loose Women

After Carol explained what had happened to her face, Kaye Adams comforted her co-star, saying: "It's got better since this morning, you've taken an anti-histamine haven't you?"

To which Carol replied that she had, but it had made her feel "a bit weird."

The 63-year-old explained she'd opted to forgo makeup, in fear it would further inflame her skin, a decision which impressed viewers with one fan writing: "Good on Carol, women shouldn't have to coat themselves in makeup, or feel like they have to."

carol mcgiffin red face© Photo: Rex

Carol McGiffin's face looked red and inflamed

Carol is certainly confident in her own skin and works hard to maintain her figure.

In a joint interview with her husband Mark Cassidy in Best magazine, Carol revealed that 2023 is their year of fitness, explaining: "We're already both quite healthy, especially with what we eat, and don't do anything to excess (except rosé wine, of course!) – but we're definitely on a bit of a mission to shape up because last year we were a bit lazy."

carol mcgiffin on loose women© Photo: Rex

Carol works hard to maintain her figure

Despite her relaxed attitude to exercise, Carol did note: "I've always been very conscious of my health – and particularly what I eat.

SEE: Carol McGiffin is a bikini babe for intimate anniversary celebration with husband Mark

"If I really splurge at a restaurant one night, for instance, I'll make sure I'm very careful for the following couple of days," she continued.

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