Home Remedies for KP


While there is no single cure yet for this nasty skin condition, you can always use home remedies to treat it.

1.) One Keratosis Pilaris Treatment you can start doing regularly is gentle scrubbing. You don't want your scrubbing time to be abrasive because this can worsen your bumps. The reason why you want to scrub gently is because with keratosis pilaris, the skin is having a hard time shedding off dead skin cells. You can either use a loofah, pumice stone or bath sponge.

2.) Use shower gels that contain AHA (alpha hydroxy acid), this will help exfoliate your skin and smoothen out any rough surfaces. If you're not allergic to aloe and green tea, go ahead and purchase one. These 2 ingredients are known for their soothing properties. It is also a well-known fact Keratosis Pilaris goes hand in hand with dry skin so opt for a body wash that has good moisturizing benefits that is gentle enough not to aggravate your skin condition.

3.) Another keratosis pilaris treatment is making use of lotions and creams that contain healing properties. You can't use just any type of lotion, pick something that will benefit your skin. Lotions with AHA, lactic acid, ureic acid and glycolic acid can unblock your follicles thus reducing the red bumps on your skin.

4.) Another cheap but effective keratosis pilaris treatment is the aspirin mixture. Why is aspirin effective in getting rid of the bumps? Aspirin is actually a form of BHA (beta hydroxyl acid), it can be found mostly on skin creams and exfoliants. It works effectively in exfoliating dull, dead layers of the skin thus revealing fresh new skin. With regular use, it can help clarify skin tone and promote the healing of blemishes. A lot of people use aspirin mask on their face and recently, people with KP have been raving about this stuff as well.