Did you notice ugly white and hard spots on the face especially around the eye area and cheeks that refuse to burst? Then you probably have oil bumps. Oil bumps or milia are harmless and painless keratin-filled cysts that don’t burst like pimples. They do not cause any problem except that they look ugly, especially if you have a lot of them. Removing them needs special care and here are some remedies to get rid of oil bumps.
OLIVE OIL
Remedy 1: Massage warm olive oil on the affected area twice a day.
Remedy 2: You can also mix the olive oil with coconut or almond oil and use it to make the treatment even more effective.
Remedy 3: Also, scrub your face daily using equal quantities of castor oil, olive oil and baking soda.
HONEY
Remedy 1: Generously apply raw honey on the entire face and massage for 2-3 minutes. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then wash it off.
Remedy 2: You can also mix equal quantities of honey and jojoba oil ad use it to massage your face. Keep it for 30 minutes and then wash it off.
ALOE VERA
Remedy 1: Scoop out fresh aloe vera gel and apply it on your face. Massage for few minutes and let it stay put for 30 minutes before washing. Repeat daily until you see no oil bumps.
Remedy 2: Mix 1 tablespoon fresh aloe vera gel with ½ teaspoon turmeric. Apply it on the affected area and let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash off and repeat until you see the oil bumps disappear.
POMEGRANATE PEEL POWDER
Grab some sun dried pomegranate peels and roast them until crunchy. Grind them into very fine powder and store it in an air tight container. Make a paste using this pomegranate peel powder and rose water, apply this on the face and wash off with gentle circular moments after 30 minutes. Follow this routine every day until you see no oil bumps.
LEMON
Remedy 1: Take juice of 2 lemons in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of honey into it. Mix it well and apply on the affected area. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then wash it off.
Remedy 2: Dry lemon skin under the sun and make fine powder of it. Store the powder in an air-tight container and use it as and when required. To use, make a paste of the prepared lemon peel powder using rose water and apply it on the affected area. Wash off after 30 minutes and pat dry.
FENUGREEK SEEDS
Remedy 1: Soak some fenugreek seeds in water overnight and filter it in the morning. Grind the seeds into paste and apply it on the face. Wash off after 1 hour.
Remedy 2: Use the filtered water from the above step as facial mist. Can be used for a week.