What exactly do cucumbers do when you put them on your eyes?

Question

.. and how long should I leave them on??

Answer 1

it reduces any swelling in your eyes. leave them on as long as YOU think nesicary, sista!~

Answer 2

Supposedly they reduce poofiness, but I haven't had much luck with them.  Its better to put a cold pack over my eyes for 20-30 minutes.  

Answer 3

They do nothing!

If you have under-the-eye puffiness, though, you could try resting cold spoons on them.  

Answer 4

Honestly, they don't do anything. If your eyes are swollen and they're cold it can reduce swelling but it doesn't do anything different than a cold wet cloth.

Answer 5

They actually don't do anything. They're just to cool off your eyes and keep them closed basically.

Answer 6

Cucumbers are so moist and cold and relaxing that all of its nourishment go on to your eyes make them swell down and make your eyes feel better. And it also gets rid of dark circles around your eyes.

Answer 7

i think its mostly a gimmic but it does get the puffiness out (id imagine) like if you put cold spoons on your eyes they wont be puffy, cucumbers are cold, and thye probably have good vitamins and water that soak into the delicate skin around your eyes