Keratosis Pilaris is a buildup of keratin that clogs hair follicles, causing rough bumps and texture on the skin. Not sure how to deal with it? From an esthetician standpoint, it’s a manageable condition improved through gentle exfoliation, hydration...
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Body wash
Body toners & peels (physical exfoliation)
Body scrubs (manual exfoliation)
Body Lotion
Body wash
I always opt for a body wash with BHA/AHA’s to provide a gentle exfoliation
Glycolic acid is great because it helps breakdown the dead skin cells/keratin buildup.
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash, 16.9 FL OZ
Body wash with salicylic acid, unclogs the pores which helps smooth out the texture
CeraVe SA Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash, 10 OZ
Body wash with AHA complex for a gentle exfoliation
Olay Premium Bump Erasing Exfoliating Body Wash with AHA Serum Complex - 20 fl oz
Removes dead skin buildup and prevents body breakouts
Triple Acid Body Wash - frank body | Ulta Beauty
Body toners & peels (physical exfoliation)
I prefer liquid exfoliants over a physical scrub because it’s more gentle on my sensitive skin but for my legs and underarms I do like a solid scrub
Feels like a lightweight serum that absorbs into the body really nice, this was one of the few products that I went back for.
Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA - Paula's Choice | Sephora
Another great option for AHA’s. Especially for Arms. Only use 2-3x depending on skin tolerance.
Prequel Multi-Acid Milk Peel - 7.6 fl oz
Affordable and effective, I personally would only use this on the body not so much the face especially if you’re sensitive. Glycolic acid really helps to break down the built up keratin (which is what causes those bumps)
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Body serum with retinol and lactic acid, similar to a peel for the body.
Slather Body Serum - Topicals | Sephora
Body scrubs (manual exfoliation)
If you prefer more of a grit, then you might want to go with a physical exfoliator.
If you’re looking for more of a scrub/manual exfoliation then this is a good one to get the dead skin off.
Resurface+ Glycolic and Lactic Acid Renewing Body Scrub - Skinfix | Sephora
Combine this with a good body lotion and you will have smooth baby skin
Black Exfoliating Glove
Physical scrub with both glycolic and salicylic acid
Naturium KP Body Scrub & Mask - 8 oz
Body lotion that has 5% lactic acid and 0.1% retinol so it gently exfoliates but also keeps the skin moisturized
REMEDY for body bumps
Body scrub with AHA’s
FIRST AID BEAUTY KP Bump Eraser Exfoliating Body Scrub: Travel-Size, Unscented, Tube Packaging, Legs & Whole Body
Body Lotion
Keeping your skin moisturized is super important to keep the skin smooth
Another great option for unscented body lotion, I absolutely love this one. It’s not greasy and it keeps my skin nice and soft. No actives, just super nourishing.
Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Unscented Body Lotion - 14 fl oz
Can be used for body. Keeping the skin balanced and hydrated is key. Works great with the prequel peel!
Prequel Urea Moisturizer - 13.5 fl oz
AHA’s are gonna be your bff to help with the texture/bumps. Keeping the skin moisturized is so important.
AmLactin Intensive Healing Body Lotion For Dry Skin, 7.9 Oz
Another affordable and effective body lotion
CeraVe SA Body Lotion for Rough and Bumpy Skin - Fragrance Free - 8 fl oz
Gentle, but effective body lotion without any fragrances or actives.
Eucerin Roughness Relief Body Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin with Urea, Fragrance Free, 16.9 fl oz
Great affordable unscented body lotion that will keep the skin moisturized
AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion - Unscented - 7.9oz
Body cream with both AHA’s and BHA’s to really reduce the appearance of rough texture and bumps
Resurface+ AHA Renewing Body Cream - Skinfix | Sephora
15% lactic acid, super effective body lotion for KP.
4.9 oz KP Bumps Be Gone Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA - AmLactin | Ulta Beauty
Great daily gentle exfoliation and brightening properties
FIRST AID BEAUTY KP Smoothing + Brightening Body Lotion with 10% AHA + Urea - 6.7 fl oz - Ulta Beauty