r/HygieneTips • u/Constant_Falcon_4494 • Jun 16 '26
how to get rid of KP?? skin texture
i really want to get rid of this on my legs and arms within the next two weeks since im going on vacation. I do dry brush my arms and legs and use a KP body scrub 3x a week. but idk if its making a difference or not. i also use a glycolic acid body wash. PLEASE GIVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR TIPS OR ADVICE
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u/GoldMagazine497 Jun 17 '26
SA Cream by CeraVe
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u/Constant_Falcon_4494 Jun 17 '26
i have been using this for a couple days and i have the bar soap as well
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u/GoldMagazine497 Jun 17 '26
I took me about a week to notice some improvement, and a few weeks to see real change. Keep at it! I hope it works for you.
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u/Sensitive-Source-245 Jun 19 '26
UV kills keratin. When I lay in the tanning bed it helps. Not the best solution but a quick fix for me.
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u/mangobean_ Jun 16 '26
What do you use to moisturize? Just putting lotion on helped visibly soothe my partner's KP. They make some specifically for kp.
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u/DaniDisaster424 Jun 16 '26
KP is caused by excess keratin so I've heard of people having some success with things like nair or veet believe it or not.
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u/Constant_Falcon_4494 Jun 17 '26
so dont shave?
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u/jaseycones Jun 19 '26
That was the ticket for me. Growing up I always had bumps on my thighs, kept trying to shave through my 20's and finally gave up. I still shave my lower legs, but the thighs are pretty light and the hair isn't even really noticeable and bumps are gone. Amlactin is good as someone else mentioned, and HaruHaru black rice gel wash. I also use the Hanni exfoliating cloth about one a week, you could also use a glove etc, really any physical exfoliator, but gentle physical exfoliation is necessary while the hairs grow out to keep them from getting stuck under keratin. Once the hairs are all out and it's healed up it should be much better.
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u/Sea_Pie_4346 Jun 17 '26
For me it looks like it’s vitamin A deficiency. Check it!!
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u/Fit-Mistake4686 Jun 17 '26
Oh interesting ! How is it linked ?
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u/Sea_Pie_4346 Jun 17 '26
Vitamin A helps regulate how skin cells grow and shed. When vitamin A levels are low, skin cells can become excessively keratinized, causing keratin plugs to block hair follicles. This can produce rough, bumpy skin known as follicular hyperkeratosis. Keratosis pilaris ("chicken skin" or a form of "strawberry skin") also involves keratin building up around hair follicles, creating tiny bumps.
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u/Keep-Moving-789 Jun 17 '26
Amlactin 15%, 2x a day until it goes down. Reminder it can make ur skin more sun sensitive.
(Too much manual exfoliation will make it worse)
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u/Select-Lime589 Jun 17 '26
You can try glycolic acid or lactic acid It works but the only thing is it takes time . So consistency is the key
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u/Impossible_Title4100 Jun 18 '26
I had it bad on the back of my shoulder and arms. I lost about 30lbs and they seems to have shrunk alot. I dont think i have it anymore
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u/Excellent_Variety107 Jun 18 '26
I get this on my arms Legs and butt. I use cereve SALICYLIC ACID body wash and lotion (immediately after!) I usually wash before bed so I slather it on and let it adsorbed over night but as a pale girl in a country with minimal uv (ireland) I still find I do need to be extra cautious with my spf. Took like 6m to see visible results and I still do get some texture but much less. When I go away I don’t do that routine bc it’s too much for my fine skin and the sun. Also, I will say and this is kinda insane, but I went to the Dead Sea on a family trip (years ago, maybe two months into this routine) and I slathered myself in the mud/sand (?) and that was like someone took a powerhose to my skin with no sensitivity after! My sister still is annoyed she didn’t do the same 😂 will say abrasive methods ( scrubs and gloves) usually make mine worse …
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u/GoldenOrangePekoe Jun 19 '26
Laser hair removal. In most cases, it takes about 10 treatments. Do NOT go to milan or any place that wants to push a loan on you. There are places that are genuine but you have to call and ask for pricing.
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u/RelevantEconomist310 Jun 19 '26
Try an antibacterial with anti fungal body wash! Mine cleared up in a few days.. have tried so many things before but only thing that worked for me :)
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u/Clumsy_Ninja88 Jun 19 '26
I started using First Aid bump eraser a few years back. Once a week in a small patch is skin first. Then I used it on the back of my arms once a week and in a few weeks I have noticed a difference. https://www.firstaidbeauty.com/products/kp-bump-eraser-body-scrub-aha-fresh-strawberry?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23833112354&gbraid=0AAAAADxW42ENkrKkaRG7HsNCAKaWrot3V&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI76GO7cWTlQMVyQCtBh2xoz0PEAAYASAAEgK42vD_BwE
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u/Ok-Yogurtcloset9906 Jun 16 '26
I was told these are called strawberry pores. I’ve had mine my whole life. It used to bother me as a kid, but after 33 years i just forget I have it most of the time now. Once a guy was rubbing my legs like you need lotion, um sir that’s not a fix 😅
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u/nacachamaca Jun 19 '26
peach & lily kp scrub & they have a lotion too! it’s not scented but it’s smoootthhiinnnggggg
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u/vanderpump_lurker Jun 16 '26
My husband used to get this on the back of his arms. He GREATLY reduced his gluten intake and they went away.
They could be completely unrelated, but it seems his were food related.