Dealing with Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

Keratosis pilaris, KP, is a common skin condition, which appears as tiny bumps on the skin. Some people say these bumps look like goosebumps or the skin of a plucked chicken. Others mistake the bumps for small pimples.

These rough-feeling bumps are actually plugs of dead skin cells. The plugs appear most often on the upper arms and thighs (front). Children may have these bumps on their cheeks.

Keratosis pilaris, KP, is harmless. If the itch, dryness, or the appearance of these bumps bothers you, treatment can help. Treatment can ease the symptoms and help you see clearer skin.

Treating dry skin often helps. Dry skin can make these bumps more noticeable. In fact, many people say the bumps clear during the summer only to return in the winter. If you decide not to treat these bumps and live in a dry climate or frequently swim in a pool, you may see these bumps year round.

A product that I have found to combat KP is from Sephora.com. It is the DERMAdoctor KP duty. (Link below the picture)

http://www.sephora.com/kphttp://www.sephora.com/kp-duty-body-scrub-P147925?skuId=934539&icid2=products%20grid:p147925-duty-body-scrub-P147925?skuId=934539&icid2=products%20grid:p147925

Product Details: 

What it is:
A dermatologist formulated body scrub with chemical and physical exfoliation. 

What it is formulated to do:
This dual-action exfoliator combines the benefits of a chemical peel and a microdermabrasion into a single, easy-to-use formulation. 

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates 

What else you need to know:
This product is cruelty-free, dermatologist tested and approved, allergy tested, non-drying, and non-irritating. It is formulated without fragrance, dye, and oil.


DERMAdoctor KP duty is a little on the pricey side at $46.00, but it is worth every penny. It leaves your skin feeling smooth, and with consistent use you begin to notice that the "chicken skin" is disappearing right before your eyes.