Milia are small, hard, white lumps that are found around the eye area and upper part of the face. They occur when dead skin cells get trapped under the skin, forming hard cysts. They are not pimples, so should not be squeezed or picked as it can scar. Maintaining a good skin care regime can help to prevent milia, especially using sunscreen daily and a retinoid night product (we recommend the GLANA Retinol range). Milia can be lanced and removed using a sterile electrolysis needle, preventing cross-infection and minimal disruption to the surrounding skin tissue.