Keratosis pilaris

I have a mild case of KP on my chest. Stronger one on my thighs. What can I do to solve this problem?

Thank you

Hi,

As far as I could see researching this topic, there are no 100% cures for this skin disorder. There are, however, a few things you can do at home to improve this condition. The best recipe would be the one that involves exfoliation and moisturizing of the skin; this way you don't have to apply two separate recipes to treat one condition.

Here is one that you can try:

Brown sugar body scrub

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground oats
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond oil (in case you don't have almond oil, use olive oil, it is a great substitute).

Preparation

* Before you start preparing this scrub, grind the oatmeal using a coffee grinder or food processor. It has to be of sandy consistency, flaky and light otherwise it will scratch the skin.
* Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until it resembles a paste
* It should be applied on moist skin, the best time is after you took a shower. It will help the skin cells slough off faster.
* Use circular motion and massage gently using your fingertips.
* Rinse off with warm water.

What do these ingredients do?

Oatmeal is hypoallergenic. In case you have sensitive skin, using the oatmeal is highly recommended because it is soothing and there is no risk that it will irritate the skin. Oatmeal is beneficial to oily skin as it is extremely absorptive and picks up on excess oil. It helps dry and itchy skin and is widely used in cosmetics.

Aloe vera gel is gentle on skin, it speeds its healing and reduces the possible irritation and pain.



I hope this helps,

Biljana, admin