If you’ve got small, hard, pearly white bumps around your eyes, cheeks, or nose, and you’ve been tempted to squeeze them like a spot, here’s the honest truth: it won’t work, and it could make things worse. What Are Milia? They are tiny, firm bumps that sit just beneath the surface of the skin, usually white or pale yellow, and typically no bigger than 1- 2 mm. Unlike a spot, blackhead, or whitehead, milia have no natural opening. That’s the key difference, and it’s exactly what trips most people up. Why Squeezing Doesn’t Work A normal spot has a pore, a natural exit point that lets you (not recommended) squeeze