Tips To Get Rid Of Strawberry Skin
Do you dream of finally having soft skin and getting rid of those unsightly little pimples that plague you every day? This “strawberry skin” effect is known as keratosis pilaris. Here are some tips to get rid of strawberry skin and obtain the skin of your dreams!
What is Strawberry Skin
Harmless, keratosis pilaris is above all unsightly. It occurs when a protein in the skin, keratin, grows and blocks the opening of the hair follicle. This can lead to the appearance of grainy areas. It manifests itself as roughness on the arms, legs, or buttocks.
Very common, its whitish appearance, sometimes surrounded by redness, can be compared to a “goosebumps” effect. Dry skin, or certain hair removal methods, can worsen the symptoms of keratosis pilaris.
Tips To Get Rid Of Strawberry Skin
If you suffer from straberry skin, it is necessary to adapt your beauty routine. Here are the best tips for finally saying goodbye to them.
–Clean the skin regularly
It is important to cleanse your skin morning and evening to remove excess oil, impurities and dead cells that can clog pores. Choose a shower gel that suits your skin. The CeraVe SA Smoothing cleanser is a fan favorite, with mild surfactants and salicylic acid, it gently cleanses and exfoliates dry and rough skin. Enriched with 3 essential ceramides, naturally present in the skin, and hyaluronic acid, this cleansing gel restores the skin barrier.
–Gently exfoliate
Perform scrubs and exfoliations to remove dead skin cells once a week. You can use salicylic acid or fruit acids (AHAs) to help unclog hair follicles.
The KP body scrub, suitable for sensitive skin, reveals smoother and silkier skin from the first use. Thanks to its unique combination of AHA and fine particles of natural origin, this scrub exfoliates and eliminates all dead cells and roughness, particularly those associated with keratosis pilaris.
The exfoliating agents (lactic and salicylic acids) will help improve the texture and appearance of the skin, while bisabolol and vitamin E will soothe the skin and protect it from external aggressions.
–Hydrate deeply
Dehydrated skin generally produces more oil, which worsens the appearance of enlarged pores and small red spots. Dry skin is particularly prone to keratosis pilaris. Symptoms of keratosis pilaris are worsened by low humidity (for example in winter). So choose a keratolytic moisturizer to maintain hydration and soften your skin.
It is essential to hydrate yourself morning and evening to improve the condition of your skin if you want to have smooth legs. The Uriage Keratosane 30 gel cream which has a powerful action on rough or very thick areas. It allows the skin to regain its smooth, soothed, soft appearance without roughness.
T-hink about getting laser
The use of laser on the skin can be considered to treat serious redness and inflammation. The laser, by eradicating the hairs, will make this keratosis pilaris disappear which is only the consequence of hairs which are unable to pierce the superficial layer of the skin.
Conventional hair removal methods, such as waxing or shaving, will, on the contrary, encourage the appearance of ingrown hairs and therefore keratosis pilaris and these small pimples on the skin. Several sessions will be necessary to obtain satisfactory results. Ask your doctor for advice.
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