I have keratosis piliaris. The only thing I've found that works well is 100% coconut oil. I buy if from the grocery store and it's cheaper than the natural beauty products even though it's the same thing. It's solid at room temperature so I put the jar in the shower with me to soften up. I put it on the affected areas after cleansing and then let the heat work it in a bit. After awhile I just quickly rinse off the excess and that's it. Btw with mine, I noticed exfoliating makes it worse. Even with just one of those pouf things.
/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> A derm once prescribed me a salicylic acid (ointment? or something like that) and a topical retinoid cream to try... but they were both expensive and I would prefer less harsh chemicals. I didn't see the point of treating it with chemicals that would irritate my skin, it's already bad enough and as soon as the treatment stopped the KP would be back. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So you put it on while you are in the shower? and let it soak in while you shower? Like while you shampoo your hair or something?
I know what you are talking about! I definitely bought Amika hair mask in this sale and posted about it on here. It was the Beauty Brands Liter Sale this summer...July I believe? The big tubs of it were about $12. It's an amazing deal. If I recall it's an annual thing.
I'm also a total fan of more natural products! I put the jar in the shower to warm it up otherwise it's pretty much solid. Lol. The shower heat warms it to a softer consistency. I put it on while I do my hair and whatnot then rinse later. I get it really bad on my thighs, around my knees, and on the sides of my hips.I've noticed the same thing about exfoliating... Gave that up a long time ago, well except for my calves when I shave my legs. My KP affects nearly my entire body.
