Condition: Milia
Milia are tiny whitish, pearly papules (bumps) or keratin-filled cysts that develop
as a result of dead skin cells that become trapped and do not exfoliate normally.
Milia usually appear across the forehead, nose upper cheeks, or chin. This type
of cystic structure can also develop in the gums and soft palate (roof of the mouth)
of newborn infants.
Primary milia typically occurs in infants as a result of underdeveloped sebaceous glands, but may also occur in children and adults. Secondary milia can occur throughout adulthood, as a result of blistering or trauma due to disruption of the sweat ducts. Skin trauma from dermabrasion or from the application of topical steroids can also cause secondary milia as the rate of exfoliation of skin cells can be accelerated as a result of these treatments.
The Wellness Solution
Our wellness approach to control and prevent the symptoms associated with milia combines 15% naturally-derived, freshly activated, preservative-free L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) with 1% zinc. These food-grade ingredients provide a safe wellness remedy for infants affected by primary milia on the gums and roof of the mouth. The revolutionary air-less duo-chamber delivery system guarantees quick and easy activation to assure ingredient integrity, stability and freshness.
To control and prevent the symptoms of primary and secondary milia on the skin, our wellness approach includes a second step (following application of our freshly-activated vitamin C and zinc serum) of a non-irritating, non-acnegenic, non-comedogenic, non-drying wellness moisturizer formulated with an advanced ingredient technology that normalizes sebum distribution. The revolutionary air-less delivery system of this wellness moisturizer helps prevent exposure to bacteria and together, these gifts from nature provide the following benefits to visibly and significantly improve the appearance of skin affected by milia:
- Normalize the natural exfoliation rate of skin and sebum distribution to prevent trapped sebum
- Scavenge free radicals that cause inflammation and redness
- Enhance healthy cell renewal
- Sooth and calm skin
- Provide barrier repair to epidermis layers of skin that have been affected by radically exfoliating treatments that can cause secondary milia