Milia are very small, elevated, white or yellowish spots on the skin. Although this skin condition affects more than 3 million Americans annually, only few have heard about it. Milia, also known as milk spots, affect people of all ages. The main culprit is keratin trapped under the skin. Although benign, milia are really hard to remove and are commonly found in babies.
Other risk factores for the appearance of milia include sun exposure, burns, blistering, and use of steroid creams. Luckily, natural medicine has a lot to offer when it comes to milia. Here we recommend a list of the most beneficial natural remedies for treatment of this skin condition.
Lemon Juice and Sugar
Mix 2 tbsp. sugar with juice of half a lemon, and 1 tsp. oil. Lemons provide great antioxidant and healing properties, which makes them extremely helpful for this condition. Apply to your face, and leave it on for about half an hour.
Natural Honey
Used for thousands of years, honey is another amazing natural remedy. Honey speeds up the healing process and attracts moisture to the skin, thus exfoliating the outer skin layer and stimulating new skin growth. For optimal result, mix it with sugar.
Castor Oil
Castor oil is mostly linked to conditions such as constipation, asthma, and bladder infections, but this oil is also beneficial for improving skin health. Mix equal parts of castor and olive oil and apply to your face. Let it get absorbed, then pat-dry.
Steaming Your Face
Steam is probably the best method to unclog pores and clean skin debris. It’s also great for milia.
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