Suvorna S100 Milia Remover Tool, Blackhead Remover Tool kit, Whitehead Remover, Comedone Extractor, Black Head Remove Tool, Cyst Removal kit, Acne Treatment, Pimple Popping kit (4 in 1 Pack)

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Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Milia spots might be unpleasant to look at, but they pose zero health concerns, and aren’t a symptom of a serious underlying skin problem. If milia spots are bothering you, try at-home products first and give them a chance to work for a month or two. If a drugstore milia treatment is not delivering results, then book an in-salon or cosmetic clinic milia treatment like our Este Medical Lamprobe skincare procedure. Milia causes can be from the production of a protein the body produces called keratin. This essential protein made by the body helps form hair, nails, and the skin's epidermal layer. Milia can also occur when keratin becomes trapped beneath the surface of the skin. Milia may also result from skin damage such as a rash, an injury, or sun damage.

Made with exfoliating pumice beads and 10% AHA, it resurfaces the skin thoroughly to help milia disappear. We suggest slowly introducing it into your routine since it’s easy to overuse, and you don’t want your skin to end up over-exfoliated, irritated, or dry.

Milia, or called milium if there's only one, are very small superficial cysts that form just underneath the skin, most commonly around the eyes, which is the thinnest skin we have on the body," says Dr. Lee, who has her own skin-care line SLMD Skincare. "They can form for a variety of reasons. They're very common and some people are simply more prone than others—we even see some newborn babies born with milia."

Oily. Many of the milia products we recommended are designed for oily, acne-prone skin, so you shouldn’t have trouble finding suitable treatments. Gels, wipes, or liquids with salicylic acid are a great starting point since they’re more oil-soluble, but you can also opt for a retinoid-based treatment like Differin. To remove milia from skin, there are a few options available on the market. If you haven’t tried to remove milia before, and your concerns are mild, you could try a drugstore spot treatment first. Fundamentally, getting rid of milia is all about renewal and exfoliation. As you exfoliate your skin and encourage the production of new skin cells, your skin releases the old ones.

How to Get Rid of Milia

Face. The face can handle slightly more intense treatments than around the eyes, but you still don’t want to overdo it. Unless you have particularly tough skin, we recommend leave-on treatments with ingredients like retinol, AHA, or BHA, rather than grainy, exfoliating scrubs. Why this happens is not fully understood, but it is not the same as acne, which is usually triggered by hormones and, unlike milia, causes inflammation. If milia bumps on your face are a bother, you should consider a skin-safe milia spot removal treatment. De Wet J, Jordaan HF, Visser WI. Bilateral malar milia en plaque as primary presentation of discoid lupus erythematosus. JAAD Case Rep. 2017;3(2):106-109. doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2017.01.010

Milia occurring on the face (for example, on the cheeks, chin or alongside the nose) often can be safely removed at home using a sterilised needle, lancet or comedone extractor. Milia are not painful, do not cause scarring and often go away by themselves. For these reasons, no treatment is required in many cases. Regular exfoliation will help clear out damaged skin cells for newer and healthier skin to move on top of the epidermis,” Dr. Anna Chacon told us. Ingredients that renew and exfoliate the skin are key when it comes to choosing the right milia remover. Unfortunately, exfoliating ingredients can also be irritating. Here’s how to find the ideal balance based on your skin type and the affected area. Skin type Care should be taken to clean and disinfect a comedone extractor with isopropyl alcohol before use for milia treatment to prevent infection.Milia develop when dead skin cells or keratin (a protein found in skin and hair) get trapped under the surface of the skin, forming a raised bump that looks similar to a small white pimple.