Rough & Bumpy Skin

Sometimes referred to as “chicken skin” or “strawberry skin” for its bumpy, acne-like appearance, keratosis pilaris can affect people of all ages, genders, and races. Keep reading to learn more about rough & bumpy skin and keratosis pilaris.

Dry skin can have an uneven, rough texture that feels coarse to the touch. Common on the face and body, rough skin patches are often the result of dryness or a buildup of dead skin cells. If you’re wondering what you can do to help reduce rough, dry skin patches, there are a few simple, yet effective steps you can take—starting with a targeted skincare routine. Ahead, learn more about how a daily regimen that combines exfoliation and hydration can help improve the appearance of rough, dry skin.*

Your skin constantly sheds and renews itself through a natural exfoliation process known as desquamation. Although you normally can’t see or feel it, the average person sheds about 40,000 skin cells every day, according to the Cleveland Clinic^.1 Regular cell turnover is an important part of maintaining healthy-looking skin and any disruption to this process can cause the skin to take on a visibly rough, scaly appearance. Read on to learn more about the possible causes of dry, scaly skin, and discover a few tips to help restore a feeling of smoothness and softness to scaly skin.