Home Remedies For Keratosis Pilaris

Do you have “chicken skin” that looks like patches on your skin? If yes, you might probably have Keratosis Pilaris. However, do not panic and worry too much. What you should do is to look for the best home remedies for Keratosis Pilaris. But before you proceed with the treatment, you should familiarize yourself on what this skin condition is all about.

What is Keratosis Pilaris?

Keratosis Pilaris, or KP for short, is an ordinary skin disorder which is characterized by buildup of the tiny bumps in your skin caused by the accretion of keratin inside the follicles of your hair. This benign and non-contagious disorder which can be inherited is also called as “chicken skin”.

Keratin is somewhat powerful and tough protein which is responsible for strengthening your hair, hooves or nails. Thus, an excess accumulation of it is typically not dangerous for your health yet this is certainly an ugly as well as unsightly condition. Keratosis Pilaris is much common in teenagers compared to adults. As a matter of fact, ladies are more prone to suffer with Keratosis Pilaris.

A person who has this problem experiences calm thickening of his or her skin and plugging on the follicles of the hair. Therefore, the most noticeable symptom that this condition has is the existence of tiny, red and rough bumps in the skin which you might think and considered as pimples. Sometimes, under the coarse bump, a tiny and curved hair might be also get trapped inside. The most usual areas of these small bumps are the outer part of your upper arm and back. On the other hand, this condition might also affect your face, buttocks and other parts of your body.

Is There a Specific Treatment for Keratosis Pilaris?

Unluckily, you will not find a specific treatment for this skin disorder. Yet, there are different home remedies designed for Keratosis Pilaris. These natural cures are very beneficial and will give an utmost help for you. For example, skin exfoliation in addition to scrubbing is the recommended home remedies for Keratosis Pilaris.

The Natural Home Cures For Keratosis Pilaris

• Regular rubbing of pumice in the inflamed skin part is one from the most efficient natural home cures designed for chicken skin. You could rub a stone when you are already done with foaming.

• Use loofah whilst bathing will help you in reducing the visible chicken skin in your body.

• Apply an apple cider type of vinegar that is combined with water is also an effective way to get rid of Keratosis Pilaris most especially for children.

• Gently rub the granular blend of sugar with two spoonfuls of the sour cream can be used as the simplest herbal home cures for chicken skin. Never use it for children.

• Apply yogurt on the inflamed skin and let it stay for 15 until 20 minutes prior to take a shower is also a way on how you can get rid of chicken skin.

• You can also use the oil of rose hip or any oil that contains vitamin E and apply it towards the inflamed area.

While you are following these home remedies for Keratosis Pilaris, refrain from scrubbing the inflamed skin part vigorously because this can promote irritation on the follicles of your hair. Besides, whenever taking a bath or shower, never use very hot water to avoid drying and roughing of the skin. This could also make the problem worsen.

Managing your KP may seem like a winless battle, but there is good news. Recent research has shown that all-natural treatment options, including BanishMyBumps, are successful at stopping keratosis pilaris in its tracks.
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5 Best Anti-aging Foods and Supplements

You are what you eat. 80% of our skin health depends on what we eat and the rest 20% on what we use topically. So if you are using expensive serums and treatments and still eating junk food you are not doing the right thing. Eat well and it will show up on your skin.

Try these 5 Foods and Supplements for a Healthy Skin

Vitamin C:
Vitamin C rich foods are excellent for your skin. Try and eat lots of Berries, Citrus Fruits like Orange,Grapefruit and Lemon, Red Pepper, Guava, Papaya, Pineapple etc. Take Vitamin C supplement if you are not getting enough from your diet. It will also boost your immunity.

Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids can really do wonders for your skin, hair and nails. You can either take Fish Oil Supplement or Algae Based Supplement. Food sources of Omega 3 are Fish(specially Wild Salmon, Trout, Herring, and Sardines), Flax Seeds, Walnuts, Cloves, Mustard seeds, Chia Seeds and Omega 3 Eggs.

Biotin
Biotin is also known as a Beauty Vitamin. Biotin is one of the 8 B Vitamins also know as Vitamin H. This Vitamin can do amazing things for your Skin, Hair and Nails. Postpartum Mamas will find it even more useful to deal with postnatal hair loss. 1000mcg(its mcg and mg) a day is more than enough, don’t take higher dosage as too much.

Food sources of Biotin are Eggs, Salmon, Mushroom, Swiss Chard, Carrots, Almonds, Walnuts, Goat Milk, Cauliflower, Berries, Legumes and Meat.

Heliocare
We all know how important it is to use sunscreen 365 days a year to protect our skin from harsh UV Rays. Heliocare is a fern extract based supplement which protects your skin from harsh UV Rays. UV Rays can cause a massive damage to your skin so investing in this supplement is a wise idea.

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Taking 1 tbsp. of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil daily can make a huge difference in the way your skin and hair look. It will also boost your immunity and improve overall health. It balances Thyroid, reduces Bad Cholesterol and helps you Lose Weight.

Rice Bran, Cranberry and Honey Facial Scrub Recipe

Rice Bran is a very effective exfoliator, wrinkle fighter, skin lightener. Cranberry fights wrinkles and honey moisturizes. Take 5-6 Cranberries and blend it with the help of a hand blender to make a smooth paste, mix one Tbsp. Rice Bran and one tsp. Honey. Apply this mixture on your face and gently scrub off after ten minutes.

A Few Questions

Are you fed up with spending obscene amounts of money on products that are used up in days and completely ineffective?​

Do you prefer to pamper your body with organic recipes as an alternative to the harsh chemicals evident in most beauty products on the market today?​

Would you enjoy creating and preserving your very own line of skin care solutions in the comfort of your very own kitchen?​

Would you love your endless supply and variety of Facial Masks, Cleansers, Toners, Serums and Lip Balms that you can create on a daily basis?​

Do you want to look and feel 10-15 YEARS YOUNGER than you do right now?

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The 7 Things You Should Never Do To Your skin When You Have Acne (And Even If You Don’t)

You skin is the largest organ in your body. Besides helping the body in the process of toxic elimination (One of the main acne contributing factors), it also protects your body against temperature changes, and from harmful invaders.

By working with your skin and not against it you pave the way to an enhanced healing of the skin. Your skin will look and feel better; it will become more even toned and vibrant.

On the other hand, by constantly doing the following, you are weakening the natural protecting capabilities of your skin, you are slowing the healing process of your skin, and are making your skin look bad and making your acne worse:

1.Smoking
Besides lung cancer, heart disease and early aging of your skin (e.g. wrinkles), smoking causes the contraction of the small capillaries and blood vessels of the skin, thus depriving your skin from the essential oxygen I needs for the creation and maintenance of healthy cells.

2. Using Topical Steroids
Over the counter or prescription cortisone based creams, especially the potent types, can eventually thin your skin and worsen your acne condition in the long run in addition to the irritation, redness and other side effects steroid creams can cause. Moreover, topicals by definition address the symptoms of acne (inflammation, itching, puss), they do not treat the root cause of the disease. Nevertheless, taking care of your skin externally is highly recommended but should be performed gently using pure natural ingredients such as diluted tea tree oil.

3. Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotic treatments like tetracycline aggravate your acne in the long run and also severely damage your internal system in the process. Antibiotics destroy all the bacteria in your system including the good, probiotic bacteria like acidophilus that have many essential qualities that promote clear skin. One of these qualities is the ability to protect your digestive tract from parasites and fungus (that constantly stress and damage your liver, one of the most important organs responsible for the healing process of your skin).

4. Shaving with Four-In-One Razor blades
Never use these four-in-one razor blades when shaving especially if you have large bumps and painful cysts. The reason is that blades that guarantee the “closest shave” will cause severe irritation and will damage your skin. Always use a single blade when having “live” acne.

5. Picking Your Skin (popping and squeezing included)
Never, never and ever touch, pick or squeeze your blemishes, regardless of how temping and “safe” it may seem. By doing this unprofessionally, you make your acne worse by aggravating your existing inflammation and pushing the puss deeper and wider into the skin. There are in fact very effective and safe ways of dealing with small whiteheads or blackheads but I would strongly recommend leaving that to the professionals if you care for your skin and wish to prevent further scarring.

6. Taking excessive amounts of Vitamin A
Vitamin A from natural sources (green leafy vegetables and beta carotene fruit and veggies) and in small quantities can significantly enhance the healing process of your skin but when taken excessively it can seriously damage your liver and cause severe health problems and side effects.

7.Use over the counters for your Rosacea
That one is a no-brainer. Taking over the counters that by definition make your skin red and irritating is definitely not something you want to do when surfeiting from rosacea. If you suffer from rosacea, always consult your dermatologist prior to applying over the counters on your already inflamed and highly sensitive skin.

Mike Walden is a certified nutritionist, independent medical researcher, natural health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, "Acne No More- Open The Door To An Acne Free Life." Mike has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide.
For information on Mike's Holistic Clear Skin program, visit: Acne No More