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How to Alleviate Puffy Eyes

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

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Late nights, allergies, high salt intake or general stress can
cause the unsightly phenomenon of puffy eyes. Try any or all of
these remedies.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Splash your entire face with the coldest water you can stand
immediately after you wake up. Use either cold tap water or a mixture of cold
water and ice cubes in a large bowl or tub. Splash your face for up to 5 minutes, if
possible.

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STEP 2: Prepare two tea bags by soaking them in water, wringing them out and
chilling them in the refrigerator or freezer. Once they are chilled, lie down and
place the bags on closed eyelids for 5 to 10 minutes.

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STEP 3: Cut two slices off a cold cucumber, each approximately 1 /2 inch thick.
Place a slice on each eyelid for 5 minutes.