Step by step
We always knew it’s possible to have milia removed by a beautician, but did you know there is a simple method that can help you remove them yourself? It’s much cheaper and the result is the same. Important to remember is that you should use sterile materials for this, though, or you might cause an infection. Here are the steps you should follow:
- Warm washcloth: Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them properly. Then, using a clean washcloth drenched in warm water, you soak loose the milium by putting the washcloth on the spot in question. This step will make the next steps a lot easier.
- Clean the milium: Take a cotton pad or a cotton swab and use this to dab warm water onto the milium to carefully clean it.
- Needle: Use a sterile needle – it’s important to use a sterile one because you want to avoid infection. You can rub antibacterial cream on the milium to make sure your skin is properly disinfected. Then, prick the needle into the top of the milium. Do make sure you prick through the upper layer of skin, or you won’t be able to take out the milium. Now, remove the needle and grab a clean cotton pad or cotton ball. Some blood might come out of the tiny hole you just pricked, but that’s completely harmless. Remove the milium by carefully pressing on both sides. Rub a bit of antibacterial cream on the tiny hole that’s left afterwards.
Disclaimer: There is no guarantee of specific results and each person’s results may vary.
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Source: Cosmopolitan | Image: video still ehowhealth
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