What really works to reduce puffiness under eyes? For years the rumor has been that models use Preparation H to shrink puffiness under the eye area. The makers of Preparation H make no such claim and in fact, the ingredient that was supposed to effect this shrinkage, yeast, is no longer included in the formula.

The old home treatments of tea bags and cucumbers do work to an extent. Soak tea bags in cold water before applying one to each eye. Tea acts as an astringent to reduce the fluid in the tissue. Or slice up a cuke and settle back with a couple of slices over your eyes. Another option is to use potato slices. If nothing else, you will feel relaxed and refreshed.

Puffiness under the eyes could be the sign of a medical condition(high blood pressure or allergies for instance), water retention or just genetics. If your doctor has told you they are not the result of any health problem, then basically you just have fluid trapped in the tissue under the eye. Avoid excessive intake of salt (which causes bloating), drink lots of water, get plenty of rest and try one of the traditional home remedies.