Calm puffy eyes with a cold compress

A chilled washcloth or two cold spoons reduces morning puffiness.

Health & Self-careTakes 5 minutesFree

Updated October 24, 2026

How to do it

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1Wet a clean washcloth with cold water and wring it out, or chill two metal spoons in the fridge.
2Lie back and close your eyes.
3Rest the cloth or the backs of the spoons gently on your eyelids for a few minutes.
4Rewet or rechill as needed.

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Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Breathe in for 4, hold for 7, breathe out for 8.

Put bands on your bottle and move one each time you finish it.