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INTRODUCTION

How to Effectively Treat Milia?

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What Are Milia?

What Do They Look Like?

Milia, also known as milium cysts, appear as tiny white or yellowish bumps measuring around 1–2 mm in diameter on the surface of the skin. They are most commonly found around the eyes, on the eyelids, or around the sides of the nose. Although these small bumps are completely harmless, they can be cosmetically bothersome.

Milia are tiny cysts formed by a buildup of dead skin cells trapped beneath the skin. There are two main types of milia:

  • Primary milia are caused by an impaired shedding of dead skin cells, which clog the pores of the epidermis. They are responsible for the appearance of these characteristic tiny white bumps.
  • Secondary milia develop when the ducts connecting the epidermis to the skin's pores become blocked. This can result from an overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands.

What Are Milia?

You should never attempt to squeeze or pop milia. Not only is it extremely difficult, but doing so can also lead to infection. While there is no miracle cure for milia, following an appropriate skincare routine and adopting the right habits can help eliminate them and prevent them from coming back.

Essential Tips to Prevent Milia

  • Always perform a thorough double cleanse before going to bed.
  • Exfoliate your skin regularly with a gentle scrub, about two to three times per week.
  • Apply a retinol treatment to help prevent the buildup of dead skin cells.
  • Use an eye cream specifically formulated for the delicate eye area, and avoid heavy oils or rich creams around the eyes.
  • Choose skincare products suited to your skin type.
  • Avoid overly aggressive treatments such as chemical peels or laser procedures.
  • Protect your skin with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30, even during winter.
  • Avoid excessive sun exposure.
  • Reduce your intake of cholesterol-rich foods.

Cleanse Your Skin

Morning and evening, thoroughly remove makeup and cleanse your face. Proper cleansing is the first step in preventing skin imperfections, including milia. It helps remove oil-soluble impurities, pollution particles, dead skin cells, and makeup residue that inevitably clog the pores.

PATYKA recommends Melting Cleansing Oil. Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, it effectively removes makeup while protecting, nourishing, and hydrating the skin without clogging pores. To complete your cleansing routine, follow with Detox Cleansing Foam. Enriched with Moringa extract, this cleanser purifies and detoxifies the skin while respecting its natural balance.

Avoid Rich Textures Around the Eyes

The eye contour is the most delicate area of the face. Although often overlooked, it requires special care. To prevent the formation of milia, avoid using facial oils, rich creams, and comedogenic products around the eyes. Instead, opt for a dedicated eye treatment.

PATYKA recommends Hydra Anti-Fatigue Eye Gel to strengthen the skin barrier, deeply hydrate the skin, and reduce dark circles and puffiness. Alternatively, Youth Lift Eye Cream is a targeted treatment specifically designed for the delicate eye contour. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles, softens the skin, and helps reduce all types of puffiness and dark circles.

What do these two products have in common? Their lightweight, fluid textures allow the skin to breathe, helping prevent the appearance of white bumps around the eyes.

Exfoliate Your Skin

Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and encourages healthy skin renewal. Gently exfoliating areas prone to milia helps release trapped impurities. However, always use a gentle exfoliator—preferably an enzyme-based formula—to avoid irritating the skin.

PATYKA recommends Radiance Sorbet Scrub as the first step towards a brighter, smoother complexion. This gentle yet effective exfoliator combines apricot kernel micrograins to remove dead skin cells, apricot oil to nourish and soften, raspberry cellular water to help protect the skin, and red algae extract to support skin radiance. Its fresh sorbet texture gently refines skin texture while helping to revive dull, tired-looking complexions, leaving the skin feeling soft, comfortable, and luminous. Suitable for all skin types, it is designed to be used once or twice a week as part of a complete skincare routine.

Keep Your Skin Hydrated

Maintaining good hydration helps prevent the skin from overproducing sebum. However, avoid overly rich moisturizers.

For intense hydration, PATYKA recommends Hydra-Soothing Silky Cream for all skin types, or Lift & Glow Firming Cream for a more mature skin.

Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

Whenever you're exposed to the sun, always wear a lightweight sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Excessive UV exposure without adequate protection can trigger inflammation and worsen the appearance of milia.

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When to See a Dermatologist

If these white bumps persist despite a suitable skincare routine, consult a dermatologist. They can prescribe an appropriate treatment or remove the milia through a small lateral incision performed under local anesthesia—a quick and virtually painless procedure.

For Even More Targeted Skincare

Discover our Anti-Taches Perfect Collection—a complete routine designed to restore radiance to dull skin, even out the complexion, accelerate the fading of pigmentation spots and other imperfections. The collection includes:

  • Dark Spot Correcting Serum: Reduces the size and intensity of existing dark spots while helping protect the skin against the formation of new ones.
  • Brightening Renewal Nigh Peel: Accelerates the fading of dark spots, evens the complexion, and boosts skin radiance thanks to its multi-level peeling action.
  • High Protection Dark Spot Correcting Fluid SPF30: combines dark spot correction, hydration, and high sun protection. Its formula helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation spots while protecting the skin against UVA/UVB rays and environmental stressors. Enriched with Marine Fern extract, hyaluronic acid, and organic Aloe Vera, this lightweight fluid moisturizes the skin and leaves a comfortable, invisible finish. Day after day, the complexion appears more even, radiant, and protected from external aggressors.
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