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Acne, dry skin, dermatitis, eczema, just when you thought you'd heard it all there's a new one, keratosis pilaris. But in all honesty, keratosis pilaris isn't new. It's actually a very common skin condition that has been known to affect up to 40% of all adults around the globe. So, why haven't you heard more about it?

Well, maybe because even though this skin condition is genetic in origin its cause is yet to be known. Some specialists agrue that the cause of Keratosis pilaris is the overproduction of keratin inside the skin. This excess gets trapped inside the follicle, developing a bump. However, it is also thought to be a disorder of keratinisation in which the sticky cells that line the hair follicle form a horny plug that widens the pores making them appear more noticeable.

What does Keratosis pilaris (KP) look like?

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a benign condition that generates a large amount of small, rough bumps that are mostly found around hair follicles. This patch of bumps can be easily found located on the upper arms, legs, buttocks, and cheeks. KP is oftentimes referred to as "chicken skin," "goose bumps," or "gooseflesh,".

KP is formed because skin cells that normally flake off as a fine dust form plugs in the hair follicles which later appear as small bumps that have a dry ''sandpaper'' feel. These bumps usually appear white, but turn a red color when they become inflamed. Keratosis pilaris is a benign skin condition and does not usually itch or cause any pain, except in extreme temperature changes.

This condition is very common among teenagers affecting almost 80% of the teenage population and may also occur in babies. In order to keep this condition under control both teenagers and babies should be treated with a natural and gentile skin treatment cream.

The different Types of Keratosis pilaris

*Keratosis rubra faceii: KP rubra faceii produces a constant and unrelenting reddish rash on your cheeks making them look flushed. When keratosis pilaris occurs on the cheeks, the affected area is not only crimson red but it also feels coarse. Keratosis Pilaris rubra faceii receives its medical term from the typical "reddish" aspect. *Keratosis pilaris alba: Keratosis pilaris alba is named such because of the rough, white, bumpy skin that is typical of this condition. Although clogged pores seem to be a problem, they are merely a cosmetic consequence. KP most often appears as a spread of tiny hard bumps that aren't sore and don't itch. *Hyperkeratinization: This type of Keratosis pilaris is a disorder that affects the cells lining the inside of a hair follicle. The excess keratin increases the adherence of dead skin cells causing a blockage in the hair follicles and leading to KP or acne.

BIOSKINTREATMENT LOTION is an all natural keratosis pilaris treatment made with natural ingredients such as Salix Nigra (Willow) Extract and Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder. This amazing product does not profess to be a keratosis pilaris cure but is definitely the best treatment for keratosis pilaris causes. By treating the causes with this natural product you will be able to reduce the appearance of KP and at the same time 'digest' all the damaged structures of the skin while regenerating damaged structural components of healthy skin.