Skin Care
Your Be-All-End-All Guide to Treating Keratosis PilarisFinally, a comprehensive list of the derm-approved skin saviors for chicken skin |
Fragrance-Free Moisturizers for Keratosis Pilaris What It Is: For treating KP, Schultz says that no-frills moisturizers are a good place to start. "These aren't fixing the problem structurally, but they will soften the hard, bumpy skin," he says. Go for one that's fragrance-free, so you don't further irritate the skin, and apply twice per day. Kazin notes, "Good lotions come in a tube or a tub," while cautioning that pump lotions are often watered down and less effective. The dermatologists recommend Eucerin Calming Cream, $8, which contains urea -- an intensive moisturizing ingredient. Looking to go all-natural? Try Burt's Bees Fragrance Free Shea Butter & Vitamin E Body Lotion, $8.
Who Should Use It: Everyone with KP can benefit from moisturizing regularly, but it won't be enough for everyone. This treatment alone is best suited to mild cases.
Pro Tip: To supplement, dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman, MD, recommends sleeping with a humidifier. This will add even more moisture to the skin. "It's also important to use gentle fragrance-free soaps and cleansers in the shower," she says. (Try Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Beauty Bar, $1.79 or Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $10.79).
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Who Should Use It: Everyone with KP can benefit from moisturizing regularly, but it won't be enough for everyone. This treatment alone is best suited to mild cases.
Pro Tip: To supplement, dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman, MD, recommends sleeping with a humidifier. This will add even more moisture to the skin. "It's also important to use gentle fragrance-free soaps and cleansers in the shower," she says. (Try Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Beauty Bar, $1.79 or Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $10.79).
SEE NEXT PAGE: Physical Exfoliators for Keratosis Pilaris