Skin Care
Your Be-All-End-All Guide to Treating Keratosis PilarisFinally, a comprehensive list of the derm-approved skin saviors for chicken skin |
Physical Exfoliators for Keratosis Pilaris What It Is: Physical exfoliators slough off dead skin and smooth out the outermost layer of those raised, red bumps. "Physical exfoliation only targets the top of the buildup," Schultz clarifies. But if you're looking for a natural and affordable treatment, this can work in the short term. Exfoliate with a body buffer, loofah or organic body scrub. Schultz and Jaliman also recommend using a sonic cleansing system, such as Clarisonic PLUS Face & Body Sonic Cleansing System, $180. The different brush heads allow you to treat the face and body in a gentle or deep exfoliating way.
Who Should Use It: If your KP comes with irritation (aka, pink or red skin between the bumps), it's best to steer clear of physical exfoliators. Otherwise, most skin types can benefit.
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Who Should Use It: If your KP comes with irritation (aka, pink or red skin between the bumps), it's best to steer clear of physical exfoliators. Otherwise, most skin types can benefit.
SEE NEXT PAGE: Lactic Acid Treatments for Keratosis Pilaris