Treat Keratosis Pilaris
Treating keratosis pilaris can be a tedious task. However, your effort will result in smoother and more beautiful looking skin. There are a variety of KP treatments on the market and this article will review some of the cheaper options.
Exfoliation is the key to getting smoother skin. Make sure to exfoliate lightly as you do not want to irritate the skin. Buy an exfoliating scrub such as, the Derma Doctor KP Heavy Duty or a body wash that contains micro abrasion beads. A cheaper option is to buy a loofah and use Cetaphil cleanser. The bottom line is that you need to exfoliating every other day to break up the keratin build-up in your in pores.
Once you finish exfoliating, use a topical repair lotion. The best types of lotion for treating keratosis pilaris are lotions that contain either; lactic acid, retin-a, or urea. Derma Doctor KP Duty Repair Lotion contains some of these active compounds but cheaper options include; AmLactin and Cortol-20. Make sure you are using some sort of lotion after exfoliating so that your skin can retain moisture. Excessive oil build-up from dry skin causes causes keratin build-up.
Try to use a body cleanser that is unscented and hypoallergenic. Cetaphil is a good cleanser to use for Keratosis Pilaris because its unscented and hyp-allergenic. Soaps that contain heavy scents and perfume can irritate your skin and cause an increase in keratin build up.
Sun bathing is a cheap alternative when treating keratosis pilaris. However, do not perform excessive sun tanning as your risk of skin cancer is higher when staying out in the sun too long. If you do sun bathe, remember to use a high SPF sunscreen and limit the duration in which you stay out in the sun. I’ve had good results reducing the red spots on my arms and legs by sun bathing.
Drink a lot of water. This one is a no brainer, hydrate your skin by drinking lots of water. Carry a water bottle with you at all times and make sure you drink at least 8 cups of water a day. Dry skin can increase the keratosis pilaris on your skin.
In conclusion, make sure to exfoliate, moisture the skin, use a gentle cleanser and drink lots of water. If you follow these steps and stick with this treatment regimen, you are guaranteed to have better looking and smoother skin.