How to clear up Keratosis Pilaris All Naturally

Hi Lovelies! And welcome to another week! In the past I've mentioned that I suffer from keratosis pilaris. It sounds a lot scarier than it is. In my non-medical terms, it just means that I have goosebumps on my upper arms all the time and my skin turns really pink/red at times. It doesn't hurt; it just looks really gross.

(if you're more interested in medical terms, here's what it really is: "a common skin condition in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles.")

I've tried several different products to try to make the bumps go away (or at least be less noticeable) and some stuff really worked (KP Duty is a good one to try, but sometimes a little pricey.)

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So, a few months ago, I picked up a honey soap and scrubbing loofah from The Sugar Boutique (you can read my post about it here) Melanie, the owner, promised it was good for acne, psoriasis and other skin disorders; so it was worth a shot!

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Here's what her website says about the Honey Soap:

Our Honey Soap has a rich lather that is known for remarkable healing properties! It is our best seller and is known for healing acne, cystic acne, dark marks, eczema, psoriasis, healing new tattoo's, ingrown hairs when shaving, and more!  Honey is a natural anti bacterial and brings down inflamation. The Honey Soap is Organic, Hypoallergenic, Paraben Free which is cancer causing, and has no preservatives giving a 1 year shelf life! The Honey Bar is a 4oz. Glycerin soap pulling moisture to your skin evening out your skin tone, leaving a lusterous look and feel.
Ingredients:

• Honey
• Coconut Oil
• Palm Oil
• Safflower Oil
• Glycerine (kosher, of vegetable origin)
• Purified Water
• Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent)
• Sorbitol (moisturizer)
• Sorbitan oleate (emulsifer)
• Soy bean protein (conditioner)

I used it off and on for the first couple months I had it; I started only using on one arm so that I could compare the results with the other untouched arm. After using it exclusively (on both arms) for nearly two months, I've gotta tell you this stuff is like a mircale soap! My fiance is just amazed when he touches my arms that my skin is now so soft and smooth!

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The honey soap lathers sooo well. Gets really creamy on my arms, once it's all applied, I let it sit for a minute before scrubbing with the loofah and rinsing off. Once out of the shower, I apply some lotion and it's like I have brand new arms!

I love that I have an affordable, all natural, amazing product that absolutely clears up my KP! I would highly recommend this to anyone that has any sort of skin issue (especially acne, KP, psoriasis, etc.) because I honestly believe this product will work better than any chemical (expensive) product you can buy! Why wait? She has online ordering so do yourself (and your skin) a favor and give it what it wants--honey!

If you don't wash off your makeup...

...it'll add seven years to your face. Is that really true? I surely hope not. There have been soooo many days I go to bed with makeup on. I've probably aged my face 10,000+ years (maybe not; math was never my strong point lol). I blame it mostly on laziness. Not that it even takes that long. But sometimes, I'm already in my PJs, curled up in bed with a good book or TV show, and I just don't *feel* like getting back up to wash my face. Sure, there are ways around that! Get those makeup remover wipes and keep them next to the bed! Been there; done that; never got around to buying the refill packs. Ah, I'm horrible. 


What I do do instead, however, is I'll go for a few days without wearing makeup at all. (usually when I'm not at work; 'cause God forbid those people see how I *really* look;) Anyway, I'm fortunate enough to have pretty good skin. I'll have the occasional break out certain times of the month or when I'm really stressed; but overall, I'm a pretty lucky girl. Soft, creamy, ivory complexion. Light pink undertones. Dark eyelashes. Thick (sometimes out of control if I don't keep up with the waxing) eyebrows. Very Snow White-ish. My college roommate once told me, "When you don't wear makeup, you just look tired." Which was actually kind of a compliment. I don't *have* to wear makeup. I just do. Because I love it. And, well, let's be honest, we all have our own insecurities, and I still feel more comfortable keeping myself covered up.


But for all of you other girls out there, follow this advice and do what I should be doing (all the time) and wash your faces before bed!!! Beauty sleep is better with a fresh face:)


For anyone who is wondering though, here is my latest morning skin care regiment (I know I need to improve it. I'm a few years out from 30, but I know the wrinkles and aging is forming. I've gotta step it up:)

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