Millet grains are unsightly white spots that frequently appear on the skin of the face, especially on the cheekbones and around the eyes: let's see what are the top 5 remedies against millet grains .
Millet grains, what they are and why they are formed
Millet grains are small cysts made up of keratin that accumulates under the skin and forms unsightly white dots in relief gathered in groups in limited areas; millet grains often appear on the skin of the face, particularly in the area around the eyes and cheekbones, as well as around the nose and cheeks.
The causes of the appearance of millet grains are to be found above all in an incorrect beauty routine: a bad cleansing and the use of occlusive creams or make-up in fact hinder the physiological functions of the epidermis facilitating the formation of millet grains. Use aggressive facial cleansers, forget to remove make-up or use occlusive make-up are not the only causes of millet grains formation: it seems that even UV rays can favor the appearance of white spots on the face.
It is good to prevent the formation of millet grains since once they appear they are difficult to eradicate, especially those formed on eyelids and dark circles; the eye area is indeed delicate and it is not easy to intervene in that area of the face.
There are however remedies against this skin blemish: we see the top five remedies against millet grains.
1. Exfoliate the skin
To effectively eliminate millet grains on cheekbones and cheeks, exfoliating scrubs and scrubs that remove white spots gradually can be of great help.
The scrub - or gommage - should be done once a week and can also be prepared at home with natural ingredients such as sugar, coffee grounds, coconut flour or jojoba pearls.
2. Fruit mask against white spots on the face
The acids contained in the fruit are able to chemically exfoliate the skin in a natural way. Using a strawberry, tomato or kiwi mask can therefore help to remove millet grains naturally.
Fruit-based face masks should be applied consistently and regularly two to four times a week to have appreciable results against millet grains.
3. Exfoliating creams against millet grains
On the market there are exfoliating creams based on glycolic acid or other natural acids that help to remove the most superficial layers of the stratum corneum and free the skin from millet grains .
To find out when and if to use these creams it is good to ask your dermatologist for advice, who will surely direct you towards the best choice for your skin type.
4. Remove the millet grains
If the remedies we have seen do not have the desired effect, it is still possible to remove the millet grains permanently and in just a few minutes. Although millet grains cannot be eliminated at home, dermatologists or beauticians can remove them by piercing them with small needles. Be careful not to do this at home because if done incorrectly it can cause infections or scars.
5. Prevent millet grains
Prevention is the best remedy against millet grains : do not forget to remove make-up every night using delicate cleaning products. Choose an eco-friendly, non-comedogenic, organic eco-moisturizer that respects the physiology of the skin.
Attention to make up : foundation, powders, eye shadows and silicone correctors can occlude the skin and facilitate the formation of millet grains that are difficult to eradicate. Prefer a natural make-up, perhaps choosing among the many mineral products that are now easily available on the market.
Finally, always apply a protective cream when you expose yourself to the sun, choosing it based on your skin type.
With these small attentions, in addition to preventing the appearance of millet grains, you will keep your skin healthy, young and beautiful for longer.
