We’d all love for our face to be a smooth, blank canvas for applying our favorite products.
A recent online survey by Harris Interactive and Neutrogena asked 1,018 women over the age of 18 about their expectations of makeup and skincare products.
So what do we do if we have tiny bumps on our skin that won’t go away?
They don’t look like pimples…so what are they?
Today, I’m addressing a common skin condition that leaves our skin with a less than perfect texture – milia.
While milia are annoying, they’re nothing to be concerned about.
Don’t fret, beauties!
I’m going to explain what causes it, who gets it, and what you can do about it.
Let’s get started!
What Are They?
Milia are harmless little white cysts (milium for just one) filled with a protein called keratin, which is found in skin, hair, and nail cells.
They are typically 1-2 millimeters in size.
When dead skin cells from the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis) build up underneath the skin, a pearl-like bump forms.
In more simple terms, Dr. Cynthia Bailey states, “Milia are just a pocket of normal skin that somehow indented, sealed over, and the dead cells got trapped.”
There’s your science lesson for the day!
As the title of this blog states, milia are small white bumps that occur on the face, particularly around the eyelids, nose, mouth, and cheeks.
Your dermatologist or esthetician will be able to diagnose milia based on appearance. Read more
Also read 12 DIY Natural Remedies: How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on Face
