Tiny White Bumps on Your Face? Here’s What They Are—And How to Treat Milia Naturally and Safely at Home

Milia may look like pimples, but they don’t behave like them—and squeezing them will only harm your skin.

Trying to “pop” or scrape them out yourself can lead to:

The keratin inside milia is trapped under a layer of skin, not in a pore, which makes home extraction very difficult and not recommended.

Instead, focus on natural skincare habits that encourage gentle exfoliation and support your skin’s renewal process.