The 2-Step Routine to Smooth "Strawberry Legs" (Keratosis Pilaris)
Do you have those persistent, rough, little red bumps on your arms, thighs, or legs that just won't go away? It's incredibly common, and it has a name: Keratosis Pilaris (KP), also known as "strawberry legs."
These bumps aren't acne. They are simply small, harmless plugs of keratin (a protein in your skin) that are clogging your hair follicles.
Because it's a "clogging" problem, the solution is a consistent, two-step routine: 1. You must buff away the plugs, and 2. You must moisturize the follicle.
Harsh scrubs can irritate the bumps and make them redder. Here is the gentle, effective, and natural way to get smoother skin.
Step 1: Buff Away the Plugs (Exfoliate)
First, you need to physically buff away those keratin plugs and the layer of dead skin that's trapping them.
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What to use: The Nubiana African Net Sponge.
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Why it's the perfect tool: A soft washcloth does nothing, and a loofah is a bacteria-filled ball. The Net Sponge's unique, durable mesh texture is the ideal exfoliator. It's effective enough to buff the bumps and smooth the skin, but it's also hygienic (dries in minutes) so it won't spread bacteria that can inflame the follicles.
How to use: In the shower, use the sponge with your favorite soap. Use gentle, circular motions over the affected areas. Do this daily, or every other day.
Step 2: Calm the Follicle (Moisturize)
This step is just as important! After you've exfoliated, your pores are open. You need a moisturizer that will hydrate the skin but will not clog the follicle all over again.
You also need something to calm the redness, which is a sign of inflammation.
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What to use: Nubiana's 100% Pure African Shea Butter.
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Why it's the perfect moisturizer:
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It's Non-Comedogenic: With a rating of 0-2, it moisturizes without clogging your newly-cleared follicles.
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It's Anti-Inflammatory: Unrefined shea butter has natural properties that calm redness and soothe irritation.
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It's a Vitamin Healer: Its Vitamin A content helps promote healthy, smooth skin cell turnover.
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How to use: After your shower, while your skin is still damp, melt a small amount of shea butter in your palms and massage it into the affected areas.
This simple 2-step routine, when done consistently, is the key to managing KP and revealing smoother, calmer, more radiant skin.
