“RESCUE” BODY BUTTER KERATOSIS PILARIS, CREPEY SKIN, FOLLICULITIS, INGROWN HAIR
KERATOSIS PILARIS (Strawberry Legs), CREPEY SKIN, FOLLICILITIS INGROWN HAIRS.
RESCUE Body Butter is a multi-action skin renewal treatment designed to smooth rough, bumpy skin and improve texture. This advanced formula combines retinol, urea, lactic acid, and salicylic acid with nourishing butters and botanical extracts to help soften keratosis pilaris, crepey skin, ingrown hairs, and follicle congestion while hydrating and restoring the skin barrier.
1. Keratosis pilaris
In this case, keratin (a protein that exists in the skin, hair and nails) gets trapped and causes a plug to form over your follicular openings resulting in a bumpy surface, When keratin builds up, it can clog your hair follicles.
Strawberry legs occur when enlarged pores or hair follicles trap dead skin, oil, bacteria
A person often experiences strawberry legs following shaving. Other skin conditions that can cause strawberry legs include clogged pores, folliculitis, dry skin, and keratosis pilaris. Exfoliators like salts, tiny granules of sugar, chemical exfoliators like salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid are the best ingredients to get rid of strawberry legs. You have to exfoliate regularly with a sugar scrub 2x-3x a week. Use a loofah or a African net cloth to wash your skin (washcloths hold bacteria). Keep the skin moisturized and hydrated.
How does salicylic acid work on strawberry legs? Ingredients that break down keratin clumps are helpful for the many causes of strawberry legs. Agents include salicylic acid (to break down dead skin), lactic acid (to brighten), and urea (to smooth and soften), which can help clear out the plugged-up follicles that characterize keratosis pilaris.
2. Folliculitis
Folliculitis occurs when your pores get clogged with oil, bacteria, dead skin cells and other debris that we all come into contact with on a regular basis. Once your pores get clogged, it results in inflamed hair follicles, which usually show up as tiny reddish bumps or small white heads that resemble acne.
3. Ingrown hairs
Ingrown hair is a common occurrence for many people and is caused by a hair that curls into itself and starts to grow back underneath the surface of your skin instead of above it. They are commonly found in areas where you shave or wax like your legs, armpits, face and pubic area.
4. Crepey skin-refers to skin that looks thin, wrinkled, and similar in appearance to crepe paper, Using sun protection, moisturizing the skin, and applying topical retinoids are some options for managing it, Thin, fragile skin can more easily bruise, break open and bleed. While crepey skin can't be entirely reversed, there are steps you can take to make your skin firmer and smoother. Sun damage is the most common reason for crepey skin. The sun's harmful rays break down elastin in the skin, eventually leaving behind a saggier, thinner appearance.
What really gets rid of Crepey skin on the body and face?
Moisturizing creams that contain retinoids, which stimulate the production of collagen and speed the generation of new skin cells, are ideal for crepey skin. Choose a cream that also contains hyaluronic acid, which pulls moisture into the skin and helps thicken and plump up the skin. you want to look for certain ingredients at this stage. You want something that contains alpha or beta hydroxy acids, such as salicylic acid, lactic acid or glycolic acid. These products lubricate and plump the skin, which helps to reduce that crepey appearance.
Does exfoliating help Crepey skin?
Because crepey skin is a surface issue, exfoliation can help a lot, as you are removing that surface layer of skin. If you're noticing crepiness, try stepping up your exfoliation to see if that helps. You can use gentle sugar-based scrubs, or fruit-acid based exfoliating products, or both in an alternating routine.
Does salicylic acid tighten skin?
Minimizes pores, salicylic acid can tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of large pores.
Does salicylic acid boost collagen?
The exfoliating properties of salicylic acid boost skin cell renewal. This stimulates collagen production and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Retinol increases skin cell production, unclog pores, exfoliates then skin and increases collagen production and elastin, which leads to tighter, smoother skin reducing the look of crepey skin, also reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance, even skin tone, reduce acne, fade dark circles and reduce puffiness under the eyes, will help improve texture and tone.
Ferulic Acid-Powerful antioxidant, improve the appearance of the crepey skin, Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Improving skin texture and tone, Boosting the effectiveness of other skincare ingredients,
Coconut oil-is a natural oil that is commonly used for moisturizing the skin. It is rich in fatty acids, which can help to hydrate and nourish the skin, making it a popular choice for people with dry or rough skin, including those with keratosis pilaris (KP).
Beta Carotene-moisturizers or creams with vitamin A (beta Carotene) will treat keratosis pilaris.
INGREDIENTS: Distilled Water, Aloe Vera, Shea & Cocoa Butters, Coconut, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, & Almond Oils, Beta Carotene, Glycerin, E-Wax, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Urea, Ferulic Acid, Vitamin E, Collagen, Wheat Protein, Glyceryl Oleate, Green Tea, Calendula & Cucumber Extracts, Tea Tree & Lemon, Grapefruit, Peppermint & Lavender Essential Oils, Preservative.
DIRECTIONS: CLEANSE THE SKIN, NEXT EXFOLIATE, PAT SKIN DRY, THEN APPLY LOTION OR CREAM TO YOUR SKIN, KEEP RUBBING UNTILL FULLY ABSORBED INTO SKIN. EXFOLIATE 2x-3x A WEEK. REPEAT EVERY DAY FOR BEST RESULTS. ONLY CONSISTENCY WILL GIVE RESULTS.