Milia are tiny, firm white or yellowish bumps that form when keratin becomes trapped just beneath the surface of the skin, most often around the eyes, cheeks, and nose. Unlike acne, they aren't caused by clogged oil glands and don't respond to typical acne treatments.
Keratin (skin protein) gets trapped just beneath the surface of the skin. Often triggered by heavy creams or sun damage.
Avoid heavy eye creams and use daily sun protection.
Professional extraction (lancing), topical retinoids.
Myth: Milia is a type of acne. Fact: Milia are actually tiny keratin-filled cysts, not oil-clogged pores.
If they are near the eye area or bother you cosmetically, as they rarely go away on their own quickly.