Keratosis pilaris (or KP) is a very common skin condition. It has symptoms on the skin of rough and red bumps. Many times they are referred to as red goose bumps and chicken skin. This is a skin condition that affects around 40% of the population. The condition is an irritating one that'll have you scratching it, and this can lead to scabs. Many times you'll find it on the back of the tops of arms, the tops of the thighs, and the buttocks. The majority of cases will affect adolescents since most individuals suffer it when they are children, and it is more common in women than men.

The production of KP starts out when the body produces excess keratin (the natural protein in the skin) that then surrounds and traps the hair follicles causing hard plugs to form which are the red dots that you see.

We should mention at this stage in the article that this condition is no life threatening situation. That probably still does not take away the impetus to want to get rid of it. The good news is there are many ways you can eliminate this unattractive condition off your skin and be satisfied that you cleared up your skin's complexion.

First you will want to exfoliate your skin well but not with a prescription quality scrub that will most often contain chemical ingredients that are very harsh on the sensitive skin the keratosis pilaris has affected nor with any type of exfoliation product containing benzoyl peroxide which further dries out your skin.

A healthy way to treat keratosis pilaris is with Vitamin A, or Retinoid, that serves to speed up the rate dead and dying skin cells are discarded making way for the clearing of blocked skin pores that are the root cause of so many KP symptoms.

A second rather important piece of advice: There's a strong need throughout your bouts of suffering keratosis pilaris symptoms that an effective moisturizer be used. However at this stage of the condition your skin can only handle moisturizers consisting only of natural ingredients. Any other moisturizer and their harsh chemicals will be too burdensome. Maintain yourself and your moisturizer to only the best of natural ingredients. Good moisturizing ingredients for keratosis pilaris include Vitamin E oil that can be added into a few tablespoons that you would put into a bathtub full of warm water.

Review also what microdermabrasion can have in store for eliminating your KP symptoms. How does microdermabrasion work you may be asking yourself right now? Throughout this treatment you are performing on the uppermost layer of your skin a suction effect. This is through the use of a wire brush. It effectively sucks out even the hardest keritinized plugs. The end result should be a more smooth and more toned skin complexion.

Only attempt to solve the problem with the best organic skin care treatment for keratosis pilaris.