Arm bumps or keratosis pilaris to give it its proper name is a harmless
condition that results in rough, almost permanent like goose bumps on the back
of some people’s arms. Excess keratin builds up blocking the hair follicles
resulting in the white bumps on the back of the arms and this article explains it a whole lot better than I can if you want
more information!
There are a few things I do to minimise the appearance of my own “arm
bumps” which is important for me especially in the summer when I’m wearing t-shirts
and sleeveless tops. This is just what I’ve found that works for me as I don’t
particularly like the look or feel of them on myself and if any of you are
bothered by the same condition it might help you too :)
When I’m in the shower I’ll make sure to exfoliate using exfoliating
gloves like the ones pictured (which are £1 from Poundland) and a good
exfoliator like Soap and Glory’s Pulp Friction. This lathers up really nicely
while providing a good exfoliation ensuring my skin is at soft as possible.
After I’m dried off I will moisturise my body as normal then use a
thicker cream such as Nivea Soft or First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream to rub
in a splodge (technical term there) quite vigorously onto the backs of my arms until
it’s all dried in. I feel like this action gets the blood moving like dry
brushing would but takes a lot less time!
My arms will be a little red afterwards from the rubbing but this soon
calms down to leave nice, soft almost bump free arms! (Sadly I don’t think
anything gets rid of them completely) I’ll exfoliate about once a week but will
rub the thicker cream on my arms about twice a week to keep them as soft as
possible and the bumps at bay!
Have you got any tips to get rid of the arm bumps or any products that
help you?
