This is a beauty/health clickbait headline. It suggests that a quick two-minute treatment can temporarily reduce puffy or swollen-looking eyes.
What can actually help in a few minutes?
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Cold compress: A clean, cool washcloth over closed eyes for several minutes can temporarily reduce swelling by constricting blood vessels and reducing fluid accumulation.
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Chilled eye mask: Similar principle; keep it cool rather than extremely cold.
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Gentle elevation: If puffiness is worse after waking, staying upright can help fluid drain naturally.
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Avoid rubbing your eyes: Rubbing can increase irritation and swelling.
Why do eyes get puffy?
Common causes include lack of sleep, crying, allergies, salty meals, fluid retention, irritation, and genetics. Persistent puffiness can occasionally be related to an underlying medical issue.
Be cautious with viral hacks involving toothpaste, lemon juice, baking soda, essential oils, or other irritating substances around the eyes. The skin around the eyes is delicate, and these products can cause irritation or, if they get into the eye, injury.
So yes, two minutes of a cold compress may make puffy eyes look temporarily better, but there isn’t a secret ingredient that permanently removes under-eye bags in two minutes.
