The Lowdown on KP
For all my Gen Z readers, no I’m not talking about Kim Possible here. Although the theme song is super catchy, I’m talking about Keratosis Pilaris. I have had KP since I was little and also struggled with it since I was little. Otherwise known as ‘chicken skin’, keratosis pilaris is annoying, irritating, and causes embracing little red bumps that appear on my upper back and the back of my arms. They itch and can at times me super sensitive. They get worse during the winter months, the wrong kind of sunscreen can cause a flare up, like I said are just downright annoying.
I have tried nearly every product under the sun. I’ve been to dermatologists, I’ve read skincare articles and honestly I’ve found, like with everything else, KP has no one size fits all solution.
I have found a gluten free diet has been the biggest game changer for my KP and overall health but still I get the occasional flare up which can last weeks to months at a time.
Over the last few months I’ve discovered that AHA/BHA + lactic acid based body washes have been the biggest saving grace for my skin. Because acids gently exfoliate and help my skin cells turn over faster, my skin is smoother and less irritated. I highly recommend using a rich body oil or body cream after though. Lock in moisture and also wear sunscreen. AHA/BHA will make skin super sensitive to sun.
Best Body Washes I’ve Tried For KP:
Necessaire The Body Exfoliator ($30; Sephora.com)… This one made my skin super soft and smooth, however the niacinamide did give my skin a slight niacin flush.
SkinFix Resurface+ Glycolic Renewing Scrub ($32; Sephora.com)… I love love love this product first because it goes on pre shower and turns to a cream leaving my skin feeling soft, but second because the line is specifically made for KP. I love that it’s clean, and cruelty free. I saw a complete difference in my skin after just one use.
Others To Try…
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA ($30; Sephora.com)
Peach and Lily KP Bump Boss Microderm Body Scrub ($28; peachandlily.com)
*NOTE: AHA/BHA should not be combined with a retinol. All products listed are anti-aging and prevention skin products. <3













