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Bumpy Arms, Thighs and Butts – Keratosis Pilaris
Do you have small white or red, rough bumps on your thighs, buttocks or upper arms? It might be a condition called keratosis pilaris. KP is a benign genetic condition that creates a build-up of the protein called keratin in the pores. The pores become clogged creating bumps on the skin. KP can also be associated with atopic dermatitis, hay fever and eczema and is predominant in women, sometimes occurring during pregnancy.
The skin is the largest and most beneficial elimination organ in the body and is responsible for one-quarter of the body’s detoxification each day. It will eliminate about five hundred grams of waste acid each day in the average adult, most of it through the sweat glands. The skin is known as our third kidney, it receives one third of all the blood circulated in the body. With all of this in mind it is the last to receive nutrients in the body, yet it is our barometer to show signs of imbalance or deficiency such as keratosis pilaris.
Managing KP includes reviewing the products you are using both in the shower and afterward. Gentle exfoliation daily with a body brush before showering is an excellent and inexpensive method of exfoliation. Dry body brushing will also stimulate the natural oil production of the skin along with the lymphatic system which helps with the detoxification process of the body. Dry body brushing with a natural bristle brush every day will make your skin glow, removing dry skin, alleviating the appearance of KP and cellulite and contributing to the restoration of moist, supple skin. Dry body brushing has been used for years because the health benefits are so extensive, not only for our skin which is our largest organ but also for stimulation of our internal organs and assistance with the detoxification process.
Other benefits of dry body brushing are:
Follow dry body brushing in the shower with BION Naturally Clean Body Wash which will not dry the skin but will help to slough off dry dead skin cells and will leave the skin clean without being stripped of its natural moisturising factors. The natural antioxidant benefits of citrus peel and green tea extract work with Vitamin B5 to counteract surface bacteria and help soothe skin irritation. Naturally Clean provides mild exfoliation, sebum control and improved skin tone. The addition of 8 essential oils moisturizes the skin while you cleanse. The clean and refreshing citrus aroma creates a pleasurable shower experience. pH 4.5
An application of either AHAVA Dermud (Relieves painfully dry, itchy, bumpy, scaling skin with a mineral-enriched body cream made with Dead Sea mud. Its powerful, natural ingredients lock moisture in so skin feels rejuvenated and smooth again. Therapeutic Dead Sea mud helps reduce inflammation to soften and soothe skin. Dermud is a long-lasting cream formula made with jojoba seed oil sealing in moisture while Vitamin E helps protect skin cells to provide lasting hydration) or BION’s Glycolic Cream (The 20% glycolic acid and the intense softening agents help to exfoliate, smooth and soften rough skin. Thick, damaged and unsightly bumps and callouses on the arms, feet, elbows and knees are transformed to give a smooth appearance and feel along with providing both antibacterial and antioxidant benefits).
Some of the no-no’s to avoid when trying to treat keratosis pilaris are coconut-based ingredients, hot showers and do not pick the bumps.
Adhering to a dedicated daily routine of cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising your skin is the most effective way to combat and overcome the signs and symptoms of keratosis pilaris