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Do you have small, white bumps on your upper arms or legs? If you do then you probably have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris (or KP, for short). Keratosis pilaris is a very common problem skin problem that poses no real threat other than the fact that it is unattractive and bothersome.

This skin condition is simply a buildup of excess keratin in the hair follicles. Keratin mixes with dead skin cells and results in the characteristic skin bumps. Some people may also suffer from red bumps on their face.

Fortunately, keratosis pilaris subsides with age. However, you can do something about it now if you want to. As a matter of fact, this condition reacts well to mechanical and chemical exfoliants.

Using Mechanical Exfoliants for KP Bumps on Arms and Legs

There are two main reasons that scrubs are the best option for treating KP:

*KP affects large areas of skin

*The skin on the body is thicker than the skin on your face

Commercial scrubs are effective, cheap and relatively easy to clean up. You can choose from a variety of different scrubs.

Homemade scrubs are just as effective and cheaper. However, they can be messy. Although, if you're set on using a natural scrub try using these in the shower to minimize any mess.

Some natural products used as homemade scrubs include:

*coffee grinds

*granulated sugar or sea salt

*sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

*oatmeal

Using Chemical Exfoliants to Treat Keratosis Pilaris

You can easily find keratosis pilaris lotions that contain AHAs, salicylic acid, or even Vitamin A. These types of products are best for the facial area. Keep in mind, however, that these ingredients can cause irritation, so proceed with caution especially if you have dry or sensitive skin.

AHAs or alpha hydroxy acids are derived from different types of foods. The most common AHAs are extracted from sugar cane, milk, citric fruits, and almonds.

AHAs are beneficial to proper skin care because they are capable of helping moderate the formation of the outer most layer of the skin by helping to reduce the cohesion of skin cells. This means that the stratum corneum can slough off at a higher rate which helps prevent keratin and dead cells from clogging the hair follicles.

Salicylic acid is also an excellent keratosis pilaris treatment that has a double effect on KP. It acts on the surface of the skin in the same way as AHAs, but unlike AHAs, this ingredient can also penetrate the hair follicle and help regulate the rate of shedding from within.

Vitamin A (also known as retinol or retinoids) can help treat keratosis pilaris by increasing the skin's rate of growth and therefore, decreasing the amount of keratin in the skin. The result of all this is that the surface layer of the skin becomes thinner and pores are less likely to get clogged.

Keratosis pilaris or kp causes self esteem problems but not much else. And even though there isn't a keratosis pilaris cure, it can be treated effectively with exfoliants or scrubs. BIOSKINTREATMENT is a natural lotion made with Helix aspersa muller extract. This natural ingredient is capable of helping dissolve skin bumps and, therefore, help bring the natural balance back to your skin.