First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub, Exfoliant for Keratosis Pilaris with 10% AHA, 2 oz

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To summarize based on my own experience, the KP bump eraser is an effective body scrub for dry skin types troubled with strawberry legs/KP. Not only does it smooth the skin but it gradually fades the dark spots. Consistent use will change your dry, rough legs to buttery, smooth legs you won’t think twice to show off. While KP is usually asymptomatic, it is often worse in the winter and less noticeable in the summer. "Arid climates and dry skin worsens KP as skin cells are more adherent and shed less frequently when they are dry," explains Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, FAAD, dermatologist, and Clinical Assistant Professor at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. "Higher humidity levels and sunlight are believed to help with controlling KP." While this serves as an impetus to hit the beach and catch some rays this summer, layering on a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 is essential to protect yourself against skin cancer and premature aging. Exfoliate Regularly—But With Kid Gloves If smoother skin is what you’re looking even if you don’t have KP this body scrub will help you achieve it.

A few weeks ago I introduced you all to the First Aid Beauty KP bump eraser as a new product I was trying out. I’ve been having a great time with the product so far. First Aid Beauty is a PETA certified cruelty-free brand; they do not test any of their products on animals. Chicago-based board-certified dermatologist Caroline Robinson, MD, is also a fan of the Exfoliating Body Wash, in particular. Its "8.8 free acid value of glycolic acid is mild enough for sensitive skin but effective enough for dry, rough, bumpy, or flaky skin on the body," she says of the body polish, which can be used to treat dry or scaly feet and legs — as well as the rest of the body. In addition to recommending this wash for KP, Dr. Robinson says the brightening formula also helps reduce hyperpigmentation, too. As temperatures rise, hemlines shorten, and limbs are seeing the light of day for the first time in a while, here experts break down what KP is, along with the best ways to treat it this summer, from gentle exfoliation to supercharged moisture. Get to Know Keratosis Pilaris

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Not only does it improve skin texture but another impressive fact is how long the effects of an exfoliation session lasts. My skin remains smooth for almost the whole 7 days until it’s time to exfoliate again. 4. Soft, supple skin Before this year I had no idea what keratosis pilaris (KP) was. But after a little research into the skin changes I was experiencing I found that the dark spots I’d recently developed on my legs were KP. The colloquial name for these spots is strawberry legs. Though the name strawberry legs is limited to those only affected by KP on the legs, KP can be found on other parts of the body. What is Keratosis Pilaris/ KP?

RELATED: 2 TASTY ANTI-ACNE DRINKS FOR CLEAR, GLOWING SKIN A better look at the pumice beads 3. Gleaming skin Steareth-21, Myristic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, EDTA. Upon learning what KP was, my next question was “how can I get rid of it?’ And that’s why you’re reading this post now. Strawberry legs are not the most attractive thing to look and moreover, they certainly don’t feel great either. Research states that KP tends to improve with age but I don’t want to wait and neither do you. How do I treat KP? For moisture, I pair my Vaseline lotion with rosehip seed oil on busy days outside the house. If I’m spending the day at home I’ll use shea butter and rosehip seed oil on my damp skin.Sunburn Alert: This product contains Glycolic and Lactic Acids that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards. Ingredients

It’s a gentle product. Despite using a high percentage of exfoliating acids I had no adverse reaction or tingling while using the product. Final thoughts The ingredients offer both physical and chemical exfoliation. First Aid Beauty KP Bump eraser’s first ingredient is pumice. These tiny pumice beads are amazing at smoothing rough skin. Whoever thought of that is pure genius! The pumice beads are the physical exfoliants that manually sloughs off the top layer of skin to reveal fresher, smoother skin. The First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA delivers the benefits of a chemical peel and micro-dermabrasion treatment in one. Glycolic and Lactic Acids at a combined level of 10% help loosen skin’s top layer and decongest pores with Pumice Buffing Beads that whisks it all away. According to Cedars Sinai, “Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common long-term (chronic) skin condition. It causes small, scaly bumps on the skin where there are hair follicles. The bumps are extra keratin.” As with anything, the right treatment for your keratosis pilaris may invlolve your trying out different products. Taylor Worden, celebrity esthetician and founder of Taylor Worden Skin, says: “Everybody is different, but I would give it 8-12 weeks to fully see the results with products.”It leaves the skin incredibly soft. After my first use, my skin was notably softer, buttery smooth even. It felt like I had finally done my shower routine right. Every use since the first time has given me this same buttery smooth result. It was only after having this same experience over and over that I realized just how rough and bumpy KP made my skin feel before. I thought the sugar scrub did a good job of exfoliating my skin until I used this product. If I were to rank the two products I’d say rank the sugar scrub a 6.5 on a scale of smoothness and the KP bump eraser a 10. A body scrub with chemical and physical exfoliators that sweep away dry, rough bumps to reveal healthier looking skin that feels exceptionally smooth. Why It's Worth It: It's not just exfoliating lotions and scrubs that help smooth the look and feel of keratosis pilaris — the best body wash for keratosis pilaris can make a difference, too. "I really like the two-step approach in the KP Kit by Glytone that pairs a glycolic acid-based body cleanser and body lotion with vitamin E for extra hydration," Dr. Prather says. All in all, the First Aid Beauty KP bump eraser is a product I’d highly recommend and I can’t wait to see what my results will be in another month or two. I only bought the mini size so I’ll be purchasing another soon.