If I had a dime for everytime I’ve been asked this question.  The answer is KP – Keratosis Pilaris, a genetic disorder that effects 40 percent of the population and causes dead skin cells to slough off slower than normal.  The cells then build up and clog your hair follicles which leads to inflamation and the red or white bumps.  Though KP  is a chronic condition which is sometimes outgrown, you can lessen its intensity.  Body washes with salicylic acid or glycolic acid can help your skin shed those cells quicker.  Follow up with a moisturizer.  At Glow, I can treat you with an enzyme or in extreme cases a chemical peel on the affected areas.  For severe cases, check with your dermatologist first.

Finally, my first post on my new blog!  My good friend Robyn told me I should start a blog after a long conversation about skin.  Everywhere I go, people ask me about their skin or their children’s skin or their husband’s skin.  Whatever the issue, they want answers.  I have answers!  Right now I just want to mention a few ways to start preparing your skin for better weather.  The winter months do quite a job on our skin so think moisture, from a humidifier in your home or workplace, to drinking lots more water, moisture is the key.  In fact, many skin conditions stem from or are aggravated by dry skin.  I am forever begging clients to try new ways to get your body’s inner moisture levels up.  A moisturizer can only do so much by way of adding moisture.  Many of you have heard me tell you that a moisturizers main job is to help seal the natural moisture in our body.  So start drinking, applying moisturizer, turning down the heat in your shower temps and start lookin’ good!!  Your hair will benefit from these small changes as well.