How do I get rid of bumps under my eyes?

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1. Don’t pick, poke, or try to remove them. If milia on your face or your child’s face are irritating you, don’t pick at the affected area.
2. Cleanse the area.
3. Steam open your pores.
4. Gently exfoliate the area.
5. Try a facial peel.
6. Use a retinoid cream.
7. Opt for a light facial sunscreen.

Why am I getting little bumps under my eyes?

Milia are tiny cysts that develop due to harmless buildups of keratin under the skin. They are common on the face and around and under the eyes. Milia are not pimples, and attempting to pop them can cause further inflammation and scarring. The pores need to clear out the built up keratin for the milia to go away.

How do you get rid of keratosis pilaris under your eyes?

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1. Creams to remove dead skin cells. Creams containing alpha hydroxy acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid or urea help loosen and remove dead skin cells.
2. Creams to prevent plugged follicles. Creams derived from vitamin A (topical retinoids) work by promoting cell turnover and preventing plugged hair follicles.

Can retinol remove milia?

Invest In A Retinol Night Treatment A super-easy and very effective way to get rid of milia is to regularly apply a topical retinoid to the affected area.

Can I exfoliate under my eyes?

Sensitive Care Only exfoliate the skin under the eyes and on the corners where crow’s feet form, not the eyelids or directly under the lash line. Different skin types react differently to exfoliation, and the delicate skin around the eyes is no exception. Use just enough product to get the job done.

How do you exfoliate milia under your eyes?

Give yourself an at-home steam facial. Steam helps warm up the build up of keratin, making it easier to exfoliate. “The use of warm hydration can loosen up surface skin cells and help them slough away, opening up the milia,” says Dr. Gmyrek.

Does Differin Gel work on milia?

Get a prescription retinoid. Retinoids are a common acne treatment thanks to their ability to help exfoliate and unclog the pores. For stubborn milia, your derm may prescribe a retinoid cream or even an over-the-counter retinol like DIFFERIN Gel to help exfoliate the skin and speed the cell turnover process along.

Can I put salicylic acid under my eyes?

This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get any of it in your eyes, nose, or mouth . Rinse it off with water right away if it does get on these areas. Before using an OTC acne product for the first time, apply a small amount to one or two small affected areas of the skin for 3 days.