Milia are small white or yellow spots which often appear around the eye and look rather unsightly. It is not uncommon for them to appear on the eyelids and on the cheeks and are usually relatively small. There is no definite cause of the spots and it is not understood why they appear on some people and not on others. It is not believed that they are caused by poor hygiene or any other external factor.
Milia are small cysts filled with a protein substance which provides strength to the skin, called keratin. Milia is not something to be too concerned about and if you arent disturbed by your appearance you need not treat it.
Should you feel the need to treat it however and I would recommend you do, here are some tips which helped me rid the horrible little things.
