milia

does anyone know any treatments for milia? my dermatologist gave me Tazorac but it's so horribly drying on my eyelids that i can't use it more than once a week, so it never really goes away. Any suggestions?

Hi Whitney


What are you cleansing and moisturizing with?
What is your normal skin care routine?
Why do you need to put it on your eyelids?

I cleanse with a Neutrogena product, don't use moisturizer around my eyes, and use Lancome eyemakeup remover to remove eye makeup. I forget the name, but it's the purple bottle, the one that has oil in it. I know that's part of the problem, but if I use an eye makeup remover without the oil my eyelids peel. It's a vicious cycle!! I did try those Clean and Clear cloth things that you run under water and they foam up---that removed my eye makeup well. Think that would make an improvement? I've had milia for like 7 years...it never seems to go away.

I read on another forum that the best product to get rid of milia is MD Forte. Their products are somewhat expensive so check ebay first.

What drugstore did you get this Reversa eye cream at?

Hi Guy's....I was doing some research and came across this....

Heavy Skin Care Products

No doubt the most common reason milia form is from smothering your skin with heavy skin care products or hair care items. Comedogenic creams and lotions may prevent the sloughing of dead epidermal skin cells. Hidden problem products include make-up removers not labeled oil-free or non-comedogenic, hair spray, hair mousse and gel, heavy sunscreens and some moisturizers. The eyelids are very thin and more likely to experience problems with milia due to cosmetics. Re-evaluate your eye make-up and eyelid make-up remover if you are finding this to be a concern.

Certain lipsticks, lip balms and products meant to help with chapped lips may be the cause of little white pearly milia developing around the lipstick edge (aka vermillion border) of the lips. Again, if you see these forming, take a good look at the ingredients on the label.


Prolonged History Of Sun Damage

The formation of milia can also be due to cumulative sun exposure. Aging skin forms a thicker epidermis that may make it far more difficult for skin cells to find their way out of the glands. And thicker skin also makes for more road blocks in the pathway to exfoliation.


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thanks, Sophia!! Mine is no doubt due to the sun exposure and my makeup remover---which contains oil. Thanks for the great info!

Cheers..Doll. I 'm going to come back and post a personal recipe or 2 for you, for some cleansers.....Be back.