2007-07-16 05:44:31 · 8 answers · asked by linda p 1 in Environment ➔ Conservation
MYTH
Cucumber contains a special ingredient that helps to reduce swelling around the eye or bags under the eyes.
FACT
More than 90% of the cucumber consists of water. It is the cooling effect of the water in the cucumbers on eyes, together with increased humidity, that reduces the swelling.
2007-07-16 05:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ashleigh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never used cucumber. I found that if u get your eyes burned from welding there is nothing better than to take a very clean Irish potato ,and cut it half into. With a spoon scrape the potato like a fine mashed potato and close the eye and put it in on your eye lids . The starch is very soothing to the eye.
2007-07-16 14:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With 2 bits of cucumber over your eyes you can't see anything.
2007-07-16 12:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by First Ascent 4 Thistle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They help stretch the muscles at the eyelids by making your eyeballs nearly pop out.
2007-07-16 12:55:10 · answer #4 · answered by Merovingian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought carrots are supposed to help ur eyes
2007-07-16 12:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by garima 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a good source of vitamin K and C. Vitamin K helps reduce the bags and dark circles.
2007-07-16 12:48:18 · answer #6 · answered by Questions! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything cold will reduce puffy eyes by a temp. tightening effect
2007-07-16 12:52:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever tried them? You put cut slices on closed eyelids and.. wah-lah.. your eyes feel like angels touched them!
no seriously, they feel really great!
2007-07-16 12:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by tickertock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋