Milia is the keratin-filled cysts. They are commonly known as milk spots that can appear on nose, cheeks, chest etc. They are harmless, white colored bumps and are common among newborn babies. But people of all ages can also be affected by them. In aged people, it is mainly caused due to the clogged skin pores.
Following are the home remedies that will help you to get rid of milia:
SUGAR
Ingredients:
- Sugar: 2 tbsp
- Lemon: half a piece
- Olive oil: 1 Tsp
STEPS
- Squeeze half a piece of lemon and collect the lemon juice in a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to it and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Using your fingers, scrub your face with this mixture.
- Make sure you scrub in upward circular motion and be gentle while scrubbing.
- Scrub for 5 minutes and then let this mixture sit on your face for another 15 minutes.
- Afterwards, rinse your face with normal water.
- Do this remedy once a week for 1 month to get rid of milia.
Sugar helps in exfoliating the skin and therefore helps in getting rid of milia. Lemon juice helps in maintaining the pH level of skin and olive oil provides moisturization to the skin.
