Right now you’re reading this article because you are interested in treating keratosis pilaris. There are a variety of treatments for keratosis pilaris including the use of topical lotions, exfoliating scrubs, micro abrasion beads, sunbathing and Seabuckthorn treatment. Treating KP can be an expensive process and can cost you hundreds of dollars in topical lotions and scrubs.

Exfoliate – Make sure you exfoliate every other day with an abrasive loofah or scrub. I prefer to use the KP Heavy Duty body scrub from Derma Doctor, but you can go the cheaper route and use Cetaphil and a loofah. The key point is to exfoliate and get rid of the keratin build-up. The rough, bumpy skin that is caused by Keratosis Pilaris is due to an excessive amount of keratin that clogs the hair follicle. Exfoliating helps reduce and unclog the keratin buildup in your pores. Some people have very delicate skin that can not handle the abrasive nature of loofahs. If so, make sure to lightly exfoliate with a less abrasive scrub or loofah, but most importantly, you MUST exfoliate. Without exfoliating, your skin will always stay bumpy.

Use a topical lotion after exfoliating to make your skin smooth and pliable throughout the day. Applying lotion is important because keratin build-up is caused by dry skin due to excessive oil excretion. Applying lotion is reduce the oil build-up in your skin which will reduce the amount of keratin that your skin produces.

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.

Summer is almost here and with summer comes sunshine! Sun tanning is another way to reduce the red spots caused by KP. However, I do not condone or recommend sun tanning as a way to treat keratosis pilaris. I just want to state that in my case, sun tanning has helped reduce the red spots on my skin.

Drink a lot of water and make sure to carry a water bottle with you. Drinking 8 cups of water a day will hydrate your skin which reduces the chance of your skin drying out. Dry skin causes excessive oil and keratin build up in your skin.

There are many more Keratosis Pilaris treatments , but to review, make sure you exfoliate, use a topical lotion that contains the key ingredients, get some sun (do it responsibly), and drink lots of water. Remember, there is no cure for keratosis pilaris, however treatment for keratosis pilaris starts with knowledge about the condition and being active in treating keratosis pilaris.