Issues such as dullness around the eyes, dark circles, and fine lines can be improved through the use of eye cream. However, many people worry that applying eye cream makes them prone to developing milia (small white bumps). So, does eye cream really cause milia? And how do you choose the right eye cream for your needs?

**Does Eye Cream Cause Milia?**

There is no definitive causal link between eye cream and milia. The exact causes of milia remain unclear; at most, one can only say that using eye cream *might* slightly increase the probability of them forming.

The skin around the eyes requires oil-based nourishment; oil-free eye products are generally not the best choice.

To avoid milia, the primary strategy is not to shun eye cream, but rather to prevent microscopic damage to the skin around the eyes. Numerous studies suggest that milia—technically known as milium cysts—are not solely caused by the accumulation of sebum. Instead, they are more likely the result of the skin's natural healing process responding to tiny, invisible micro-injuries by forming a small white cyst.

Excessive exfoliation, as well as frequent makeup application and removal around the eyes, can easily create these microscopic injuries, thereby laying the groundwork for the formation of milia.

**How to Choose the Right Eye Cream for You?**

First, unless you have fragile, sensitive skin, the fundamental principle when shopping is to prioritize "potent antioxidant properties combined with affordability."

Second, within your desired price range, choose a product that delivers effective results. Finding a product that offers both absolute high quality and a dirt-cheap price is rare; in many cases, a cheap eye cream is less effective than simply using a reliable anti-aging facial moisturizer.

Furthermore, there is no strict rule dictating that you must wait until after age 25 to start using anti-aging eye creams. As long as you have the financial means, the earlier you start—and the more "luxurious" the ingredients in your eye cream are—the later any signs of aging around the eyes will appear.

**Guangdong DAAO Cosmetics (OEM/ODM Manufacturer) Shares Tips for Removing Milia**

1. Thoroughly cleanse your face using warm water and a gentle facial cleanser.

2. Apply a towel dampened with warm water (at a temperature of approximately 40°C) to your face for 3 minutes to help open up the skin's pores.

3. Apply a massage cream to the areas where milia are present, and gently massage in a circular motion.

4. Continue massaging for about 3 minutes. Once you observe a small white tip appearing on the surface of the milia, use a high-quality cotton swab to gently wipe away the massage cream.

5. Using the pointed tip of a sterilized acne needle, gently prick open the white tip of the milia. 6. Next, gently press the looped end of a sterilized acne needle against the opened milium; the milium will then pop out!