Milia, sometimes known as "those little white bumps that just won't go away," can be equally as bothersome as blackheads and acne while being less noticeable. Milia, which can be difficult to get rid of, appear as tiny, hard lumps under the skin that frequently damage the skin around the eyes and on the cheeks.
Don't worry though, Eminence Organics has many products to help prevent and treat milia to smooth out your skin.
What Are Milia?
Milia are small cysts filled with keratin - a type of protein found in skin tissue, hair and nail cells. White bumps appear under the skin and are commonly found in small clusters. This is caused by trapped keratin. Instead of turning red and swollen like pimples, these unavoidable defects gradually accumulate beneath the skin's surface and stay white in colour.
Apart from being a white bump and a closed comedone (a skin-covered pore obstruction), whiteheads are distinguished by the presence of sebum instead of keratin, which is present in milia.
How To Get Rid Of Milia
Exfoliation is essential for treating milia, as it helps soften the skin and allows milia to surface naturally while preventing further buildup.
Products with the following ingredients will help to treat milia:
- Glycolic acid
- Lactic acid
- Salicylic acid
Eminence Organics Products To Treat Milia
Exfoliation can be incorporated into multiple steps of your home care routine.
The Eminence Organics Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Cleanser is a moisturizing cleanser, ideal for anyone with milia who is also wanting to reduce the look of wrinkles.
Why You'll Love It
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Exfoliates dead skin and debris that trap keratin, a root cause of milia.
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Lactic acid breaks down keratin buildup that leads to milia formation.
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Deep cleans pores to prevent keratin from hardening under the skin.
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Speeds up cell turnover to stop keratin plugs before they become milia.
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Hydrates without clogging, reducing the chance of keratin-filled milia.
The Eminence Organics Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser helps remove milia by using lactic acid to gently exfoliate the skin and promote cell turnover.
Why You'll Love it
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Contains lactic acid to dissolve keratin buildup that can cause milia.
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Gently resurfaces skin daily to prevent clogged pores and bumps.
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Clears dead skin cells that trap keratin beneath the surface.
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Minimizes buildup in pores, a key trigger for milia formation.
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Lightweight, non-comedogenic formula won’t block pores with excess keratin.
The Eminence Organics Pineapple Refining Tonique helps remove milia by gently exfoliating the skin with its natural fruit enzymes, promoting cell turnover.
Why You'll Love It
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Bromelain (from pineapple) gently breaks down keratin that causes milia.
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Natural acids exfoliate to keep pores clear and skin smooth.
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Helps dissolve dead skin cells before they trap keratin under the skin.
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Refines skin texture to prevent buildup that leads to milia.
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Lightweight liquid absorbs fast without clogging or trapping keratin.
With finely ground minerals and rice powder, the Eminence Organics Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant gently exfoliates and unclogs pores.
Why You'll Love It
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Gentle daily exfoliation clears dead skin that traps keratin and causes milia.
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Rice powder and lactic acid help break down hardened keratin plugs.
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Refines skin texture to prevent buildup that can turn into milia.
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Clears and smooths pores, stopping keratin from getting trapped.
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Boosts cell renewal to help dissolve and prevent stubborn milia bumps.
The Eminence Organics Stone Crop Oxygenating Fizzofoliant helps remove milia by using microgreens and stone crop to oxygenate and exfoliate the skin gently.
Why You'll Love It
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Fizzing action deep-cleans pores to clear out trapped keratin.
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Powder-to-foam exfoliant lifts dead skin that can cause milia.
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Helps dissolve buildup before it hardens into milia bumps.
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Supports healthy cell turnover to prevent keratin plugs.
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Stone crop and microgreens hydrate and purify without clogging pores.
The Eminence Organics Clear Skin Willow Bark Exfoliating Peel is another product that we love to use for exfoliation.
Why You'll Love It
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Willow bark (natural salicylic acid) penetrates pores to clear keratin buildup.
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Dissolves dead skin cells that trap keratin and form milia.
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Helps unclog and shrink pores, preventing milia from developing.
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Clears existing congestion to reduce the appearance of milia bumps.
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Gentle exfoliation promotes smoother skin without irritation.
For those who are less oily, the Eminence Organics Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 5% is a chemical exfoliant suitable for all skin types.
Why You'll Love It
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Enzymes from yam and pumpkin break down keratin buildup that leads to milia.
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Lactic and glycolic acids exfoliate deeply to dissolve trapped skin cells.
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Clears pore blockages before they harden into milia bumps.
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Speeds up cell turnover to prevent keratin from accumulating.
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Smooths and resurfaces skin for a clearer, bump-free texture.
The astringent properties of raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in the Eminence Organics Raspberry Pore Refining Masque help to tighten the appearance of pores and prevent damage.
Why You'll Love It
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Raspberry juice and clay help draw out keratin buildup that causes milia.
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Refines and tightens pores to prevent future blockages.
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Gently exfoliates dead skin cells that trap keratin under the surface.
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Balances oil production, reducing congestion that leads to milia.
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Leaves skin smooth and clarified, making milia less likely to form.
The Eminence Organics Lime Stimulating Masque stimulates and smooths the skin to treat milia.
Why You'll Love It
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Stimulates circulation to boost skin renewal and break down keratin buildup.
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Encourages detoxification to flush out pore-clogging debris that causes milia.
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Promotes faster cell turnover, helping to prevent hardened keratin plugs.
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Slight heat effect opens pores, making it easier to release trapped keratin.
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Leaves skin refreshed and clear, reducing chances of milia forming.
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