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Keratosis pilaris cream for rough bumps and red dots
Most KP lotions only smooth the bumps. Noura pairs gentle acids with niacinamide to calm the look of redness too, in one fragrance-free cream that sinks in fast and never sticks.
SUITABLE FOR:
Keratosis pilaris (chicken skin), strawberry legs, and rough, bumpy arms, thighs and butt. All skin types.
FEELS LIKE:
A light, silky cream that sinks in within seconds. No grease, no film.
RINSES:
No rinse needed. It's a leave-on cream.
FREE FROM:
Fragrance, parabens, sulfates and phthalates. Vegan and cruelty-free.
1. START DRY
Apply after your shower on clean, dry skin.
2. SQUEEZE & SMOOTH
A small squeeze per area. Massage in gently. No scrubbing.
3. GET DRESSED
It absorbs fast, so clothes go right on.
4. REPEAT DAILY
Once a day. Sensitive skin? Start every other day. Use SPF on exposed skin.
6% Glycolic Acid: Dissolves the rough build-up sitting on top of your skin.
0.5% Salicylic Acid: Reaches inside the pore, where the plugs form.
2% Niacinamide: Calms the look of red dots. The part most KP lotions skip.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST:
The full ingredient list is printed on every tube.
87% saw fewer rough, clogged bumps after just 4 weeks
92% noticed visibly smoother, softer skin after 8 weeks
83% said their red and dark dots looked visibly lighter
95% would recommend Noura to a friend with KP
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Works well with
RED ARM DOTS
STRAWBERRY LEGS
BUMPY BUTT SKIN
See what happens when you finally care for both halves of KP.
BEFORE
AFTER
The five actives: Glycolic Acid (6%), Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Niacinamide (2%), plus moisturizing Lactic Acid and Urea. The full ingredient list is printed on every tube.
Glycolic Acid (6%)
Salicylic Acid (0.5%)
Niacinamide (2%)
Many creams smooth the bump and leave the red. Noura loosens the build-up and helps calm the look of redness, in one light, fragrance-free step you'll actually use every day.
Keratosis pilaris, or KP, is what most people call chicken skin: small, rough bumps that make skin feel like sandpaper and look like goosebumps that never go away. It's very common and harmless. Here's what causes it, why it can show up as red or dark dots, and the simple no-scrub routine that helps skin look and feel smoother.
KP happens when keratin, a protein your skin makes, builds up with dead skin cells and plugs the opening of hair follicles. Each tiny plug becomes a small, rough bump. It isn't contagious, and it has nothing to do with being unclean.
It often runs in families, looks worse when skin is dry, and for many people gets milder with age.
The most common spot is the back of the upper arms. KP also shows up on the fronts of the thighs, the butt and the legs, and sometimes on the back. It can appear almost anywhere you have hair follicles.
Noura is a body cream, so save it for these spots, not your face.
KP has two parts: the rough texture you feel and the dots you see. Around each plugged follicle, skin can look pink or red on lighter skin tones and brown or dark on deeper skin tones. When redness is the main thing you notice, it's often called KP rubra.
Smoothing the bumps is only half the job. That's why Noura adds 2% niacinamide, to help calm the look of redness and even the look of dark dots over time.
Strawberry legs is the name for the dotted look some legs get, often right after shaving. The dots are pores and hair follicles that look darker because they're clogged or irritated, and KP is one of the common reasons.
Either way, the care is the same. Gentle leave-on acids loosen the build-up and help smooth the look of the dots, without rubbing freshly shaved skin with a scrub.
It's tempting to scrub the bumps away. But friction irritates the skin around each follicle, and that can make bumps and redness look worse. The American Academy of Dermatology advises people with KP to avoid scrubbing for exactly that reason.
Leave-on acids do the loosening for you, slowly and without friction. So the loofah and the gritty scrubs can go.
Five actives in one leave-on cream, each with its own job.
Shaving? Use a moisturizing shave gel. If your skin feels tender, wait a few hours before applying.
Winter? Dry air can make KP more noticeable, so keep up the routine when the weather turns cold.
Texture changes first: skin feels softer to the touch. The look of the dots changes more slowly, so give it several weeks of daily use before you judge.
KP is ongoing, so think of Noura as a daily habit, like moisturizing, not a one-time fix. Taking a photo of the same spot in the same light before you start makes it easy to compare.
When to see a dermatologist: if bumps are painful, itchy or spreading fast, or if you aren't sure it's KP.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic and Healthline. This guide is general information, not medical advice.
Many KP lotions focus on the bumps. Noura also has 2% niacinamide to help calm the look of redness, so it cares for the bumps you feel and the dots you see.
Skin usually feels softer and smoother first, often within the first week or two. The look of red dots takes longer, often several weeks of daily use. Use it every day for the best results.
No. It's fragrance-free and absorbs in seconds, so you can get dressed right away. No greasy film on your clothes or sheets.
Yes. The acids are balanced with moisturizing lactic acid and urea, so it's gentle on freshly shaved skin. Very sensitive? Wait a few hours after shaving the first week.
Anywhere you have chicken skin or strawberry legs: upper arms, thighs, legs and butt. It's made for the body, so keep it off your face.
It's made to be gentle, but it does contain acids. Patch test first and start every other day if your skin is reactive. Wear sunscreen on exposed areas during the day.
They can. KP tends to come and go, so bumps can return if you stop completely. That's why Noura is made to be easy and pleasant to use every day.
No. The American Academy of Dermatology advises against scrubbing KP, since the irritation tends to make it look worse. A leave-on cream like Noura loosens the build-up for you, with no rubbing at all.
For many people it fades with age, but there's no cure, so it tends to come and go. The goal is a simple daily routine that keeps skin looking smoother. That's what Noura is made for.
Yes. On deeper skin tones, KP dots often look brown rather than red. The acids smooth the bumps, and niacinamide helps the darker dots look more even with the skin around them. It's fragrance-free and made for all skin types.
Yes, it's made for that too. Glycolic and salicylic acid loosen the build-up that makes follicles look dotted, and niacinamide calms the look of the dots. Put it on dry skin after you shave, not before.
They work at different depths. Glycolic acid works on the surface, where the dry, rough build-up sits. Salicylic acid mixes with oil, so it can travel down into the follicle and soften the plug there. Together they smooth the look of bumps from the top and from within.
No. KP can't spread from person to person. It often runs in families and comes from how your skin makes keratin, not from anything you did.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before using any product with acids. For kids and teens, ask your pediatrician first, then start every other day.
