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Dermatologist Recommended: 5 Home Remedies for Skin Problems

Have puffy eyes or acne breakouts? Try these tips at home for clear, healthy skin. (6 Photos)

Doris Day on Sep 9, 2011 at 6:02PM

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Dermatologist Recommended: 5 Home Remedies for Skin Problems

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Puffy Eyes

Genetics, dehydration, alcohol or too much salt can all make your eyes look dark and puffy. This easy to make de-puffer contains antioxidants, caffeine and astringents.

Quick fix: Cucumber, honey and tea treatment
1 cucumber cut in 1/8-inch round slices 2 tablespoons honey White tea

Brew 8 cups of white tea, add honey and cool to room temperature. Add cucumber slices. Refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Apply cucumber slices over eyes for two to four minutes as needed.

Long–term solutions: Pelleve or other skin-tightening treatments, eye creams

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