How to Get Rid of Milia - Removing Milia at Home

Causes of milia

 

 

There are two main reasons why milia form: they occur naturally and they appear after the skin is damaged.

Naturally occurring milia are called primary milia, and they appear regardless of age.

 

In contrast, secondary milia are milia that develop after external injuries such as peeling or burns.

It starts in the hair follicles and sweat glands.

In addition, long-term use of steroid ointments can also cause milia.
In other words, milia are skin keratinocytes that are trapped inside the skin, unable to emerge due to internal or external causes.

It's similar to milia containing sebum, but a bit different.

 

The method to remove milia is to make a hole in it with a sharp tool and squeeze it out, and dermatologists...

It is usually removed by laser treatment.

However, milia may reappear in the same spot after the procedure.

I will introduce a natural method to get rid of these bothersome milia at home.

 

 

How to remove milia with a sugar scrub

 

Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar, olive oil (or cooking oil if you don't have olive oil), and the juice of 1/4 lemon.

Apply to the area with milia, gently massage for a few minutes, leave for 20 minutes, and then wash it off.

If you have oily skin, you can use just sugar and water to scrub.

Caution: Avoid contact with eyes.

Also, rubbing too hard can damage your skin, so please rub gently.

 

 

How to remove milia with apple cider vinegar and starch

 

Mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with three teaspoons of cornstarch (or potato starch) and apply to the face with milia

Apply and wash it off thoroughly after 30 minutes.

 

 

How to get rid of milia with a honey pack

 

Honey contains many various vitamins and antioxidants that are good for the skin.

Apply honey evenly to the area with milia and rinse with water after 20 minutes.

 

To get rid of milia, please pay attention to exfoliation and moisturize sufficiently.