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SheilsBabe · BCBG

For those with KP...

doveanunu · Dooney & Bourke

I looked up this product on makeupalley for you. THe reviews there are mixed and only 60% would buy the product again. Here is the link if you would like to read the reviews:

http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=54890/KP_Duty/DERMAdoctor/Lotions/Creams/

-- Edited by doveanunu at 23:21, 2005-02-16

Grace · Dooney & Bourke

I posted about this before. I saw the product on Sephora. If you try it, please let me know what you think. If this stuff really does work, I'd spend the money. (I hate those damn bumps)

SheilsBabe · BCBG

Grace - I don't know how I forgot that you posted about this; I just did a search and realized! After reading the MUA reviews doveanunu posted (thanks for that!), I don't think I'm going to buy it. One of my friends who has KP suggested that I get my arms waxed (most of my KP is on my upper arms) Have you tried this? Apparently it works wonders on the texture of the affected skin...

e_doli · Dooney & Bourke

i use a skin brush every day before i shower and it has totally gotten rid of the bumps. It's this:

Tampico Skin Brush natural bristle brush that you exfoliate with. and besides getting rid of the KP, it is detoxifying and really good for you.

the waxing will probably work too, b/c it will exfoliate the area.

More info:

from: http://www.greendoorwellness.com/dryskin.html

DRY SKIN BRUSHING

The Skin
The skin, sometimes called the third kidney, is the body's largest organ. During every 24-hour period, the body makes new skin. When it functions efficiently, it eliminates two pounds of waste acids daily, so its ability to excrete toxins is of paramount importance; when the skin ceases to function properly, an increased burden is placed on the lymphatic system and other excretory organs. The functioning and health of the skin can be increased by Dry Skin Brushing. Dry Skin Brushing removes the top layer of skin, which helps to eliminate uric acid crystals, catarrh and other acids in the body.

Dry Skin Brushing
The technique is simple. With a long-handled, firm, natural bristle bath brush, beginning at the soles of the feet and working your way up the legs, torso, back, hands, and arms (in a circular motion and always toward the heart), brush away the dry, top layer of dead skin. The increase in circulation is immediately apparent and produces a clear complexion, improved colouring and smooth skin.

Daily Dry Skin Brushing for 3 - 5 minutes can easily fit into one's morning grooming regime and offers an opportunity for the body to "breathe" before being blanketed in clothing.

http://www.shopnatural.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=10709

-- Edited by e_doli at 08:54, 2005-02-21

SheilsBabe · BCBG

e doli, so you just use the skin brush for a few minutes before you shower and that's gotten rid of the bumps? I have to try this - do you use any other exfoliants or lotions for KP?

e_doli · Dooney & Bourke

yup, i do my whole body, but i guess you could just do your arms if you wanted to. they don't go away instantly, but if you do the brushing regularly it works. (i can't remember how long it took -- didn't start using the skin brush for that reason but after doing it for a while noticed the bumps were gone)

i don't use any lotions or other stuff for KP.

the brush can be kind of scratchy when it's new and you have to get used to it (it will soften up over time)

SheilsBabe · BCBG

Thanks for the info; I just went to target to get a skin brush and I'm about to try it out. I also picked up Neutrogena's skin smoothing body lotion which, according to a bunch of reviews on makeupalley, is supposed to be great for KP. I'll let you know how it works!