Skin Care

You Probably Have Milia — Here's What They Are and How to Treat Them

This pesky skin problem is more common than you think — and can be tough to get rid of. Here, how to prevent and treat milia

by Allie Flinn | COMMENT

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You Can Prevent Them By Doing These Things Some nights, the desire to sink into your covers without removing your makeup is too overwhelming to fight. I get it. The struggle is real (especially if puppy snuggles are involved). But going to sleep with your makeup on not only causes acne and premature aging, it also causes...milia (dun dun dun), says Hernandez.

Since they can occur all over your face, don't think you can just wipe off your BB cream and leave your eye makeup intact. Remove all traces of makeup; Goldfaden says that certain makeup (even your beloved mascara) can contribute to milia if it's too oily, especially if you sleep in it. Moral of the story: just take off your damn makeup before you go to bed.

"The best way to prevent milia is to keep your skin exfoliated on a daily basis, along with not using products that are overly rich for your skin type," says Hernandez.

Peredo adds that using a glycolic or enzyme-based cleanser that dissolves surface impurities can help prevent them from forming. If you notice that you're prone to milia, chemical peels, DermaSweep micro-resurfacing or Clear and Brilliant laser treatments can also be helpful, Peredo says.

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