Do you have red or flesh-colored bumps on your arms, thighs or even butt?! This is most likely keratosis pilaris. Thankfully, you can help clear those annoying bumps using this DIY keratosis pilaris sugar scrub. Scroll down if you want to learn how to make it ASAP! 

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition. Yes, you are not alone!

Although it is not known why keratosis pilaris appears, it could be genetic, triggered by your diet, inflammation, dry skin, medication or allergies. 

It is said to be even brought on by a Vitamin A or essential fatty acid deficiency in some people! 

One of the ways of helping get rid of keratosis pilaris, or ‘chicken skin’ as it is also known, is by tackling it externally through exfoliation. 

And how do we do that? Make a sugar scrub! 

Benefits of Each Ingredient Used 

💞 Brown Sugar 

Instead of using white sugar, please use brown sugar. That’s because brown sugar has smaller granules that won’t scratch up your keratosis pilaris. It’s softer and more gentle on the skin. 

Not to mention, brown sugar contains glycolic acid, a type of AHA (Alpha hydroxy acid) that is extracted from sugar cane. 

It dissolves the bonds between dead cells, which when wiped away, reveals baby soft and smooth skin underneath!  

💞 Coconut Oil 

Coconut oil is one of the most soothing things you can apply on your keratosis pilaris. It is important to keep your affected areas moisturized as dry skin triggers more bumps and makes skin look even worse. When it comes to moisturization, coconut oil will do the trick! 

If your keratosis pilaris itched and irritates you, then coconut oil helps calm the area very well. It is good for allergic rashes and itchy skin! 

💞 Honey 

Honey is a skin soothing and cleansing agent. It is also a natural humectant which pulls water from the atmosphere and locks it into skin cells. Remember, in keratosis pilaris, it is important to keep your skin hydrated. Honey will help do that perfectly. 

This liquid gold is also good for calming down red irritated and inflamed skin. Bingo! That means it is perfectly suitable for keratosis pilaris, which easily gets red, irritated and inflamed. 

💞 Lavender Essential Oil

Keratosis pilaris bumps are sensitive and you might be wary of putting essential oils on them but fear not! We are only using 5 drops – remember less is more when it comes to essential oils! 

Besides, lavender oil is the most gentle of all essential oils and is one of the only ones that can be used directly on skin without dilution. 

We are using lavender oil because it actually has moisturizing and exfoliating properties. It keeps skin soft smooth and supple! 

Keratosis Pilaris Sugar Scrub Recipe

Ingredients 

• ½ cup brown sugar 
• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of liquid honey
• 5 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Directions 

1. Into a wide bowl, dump in ½ cup of brown sugar. 
2. Next, carefully pour in ½ cup of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. 
3. Finally, gently add 5 drops of lavender essential oil. This step is optional but lavender has skin beautifying properties you wouldn’t want to miss! 
4. Combine all the ingredients together using a spatula. 
5. Once it’s all mixed up, carefully transfer your all-ready sugar scrub into a sterilized container that it can fit into.
6. Label and store your very own keratosis pilaris sugar scrub in a cool dry place. 
7. To use, scoop up how much you want to use into a bowl and take it to the shower with you. Wet your skin and gently scrub onto your affected areas to exfoliate. Rinse off and shower as usual. 

Also Read:

• Why you Should Drink Bone Broth for Keratosis Pilaris
• Bump-Free Diet: 7 Foods to Eat if You Have Keratosis Pilaris

That’s how to make a keratosis pilaris sugar scrub for calming and reducing those crazy old bumps! What do you think? Are you going to try it out? Any other remedies that worked for you? Tell me in the comments below.