"Chicken skin" is a real skin condition known as keratosis pilaris. It's caused by a buildup of keratin that blocks the opening of your hair follicles (not because you ate a lot of chicken skin growing up), resulting in tiny, rough bumps. [Via Mayo Clinic]
Sadly, there's no cure or a way to prevent it. But you can make them appear smoother with the following hydrating and exfoliating products:
Best Products For Chicken Skin Or Keratosis Pilaris On The Arms
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Dr. S. Wong Sulfur Soap
The anti-inflammatory properties of sulfur soap can do some serious business with skin ailments like KP, acne, and eczema! Using this once a day will prevent pores and follicles from being clogged via gentle exfoliation.
WatsonsADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Dr. S. Wong's Sulfur Soap, P53, Watsons
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Nivea Crème
Chicken skin = dry skin, so it's important to keep the affected areas always hydrated. We recommend this multi-purpose cream because it's thick and has a fast-absorbing formula. Plus, it contains a ~*special*~ ingredient to keep your body moisturized all day.
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Face Republic AHA BHA Toner
This exfoliating toner, whose main ingredient is AHA and BHA, helps revitalize and refine your skin's texture. It's alcohol-free so it's gentle enough for daily use.
Face Republic AHA BHA Toner, P499, BeautyMNL
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First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA
You'll love this gentle exfoliating scrub that's specially made to get rid of chicken skin or KP. It has AHA which gently polishes away the dead skin cells and unclogs blocked pores to reveal softer, smoother skin.
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SephoraFirst Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA, P1,731, Sephora
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The Inkey List Polyhydroxy Acid Toner
This gentle chemical exfoliator can not only be used to treat keratosis pilaris and brighten discoloration, too! Use it after taking a bath to allow the active ingredient, PHA, to properly sink into your skin.
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The Inkey List Polyhydroxy Acid Toner, P825, Beauty Bar
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V&M Naturals Pure Active Emu Oil
We're not surprised with this one because emu oil is f-a-m-o-u-s for treating all kinds of skin conditions! It increases the number of healthy cells by locking the moisture in, and it protects the skin from pollutants.
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V&M NaturalsV&M Naturals Pure Actives Emu Oil, P1,370/30ml, V&M Naturals
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Egyptian Magic Cream
A natural cream that can do all sorts of ~*magical*~ things for your face and body! It contains honey, olive oil, and beeswax, for extra care and nourishment.
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