Novalys — KP-10 Corrector Cream
Dissolves the Keratin Plugs That Cause the Bumps
Smooths Rough, Bumpy Texture on Arms and Thighs
Fades the Red and Dark Marks KP Leaves Behind
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"Most patients are told chicken skin is just genetic and there is nothing to do but scrub harder. This formula takes a smarter approach. Glycolic and lactic acids dissolve the keratin plugs that form the bumps, salicylic acid clears them from inside the follicle, and urea with niacinamide smooths and calms the skin so it stops flaring. Unlike abrasive scrubs, it resurfaces without stripping. I recommend it for sensitive and post-shave skin. Most patients see noticeably smoother arms within four to six weeks."
Multi-Acid Complex, Not Just One Acid
Most KP creams rely on a single acid. NOVALys combines Glycolic, Lactic, and Salicylic acids with Urea and Niacinamide to exfoliate, smooth, and calm in one step.
Clears Plugs + Prevents New Bumps
AHAs and Salicylic acid dissolve existing keratin plugs, while Niacinamide and Urea keep follicles clear and hydrated to stop new bumps from forming.
Smooths Texture + Fades Marks
Exfoliating acids resurface the bumps while Niacinamide fades the red and dark spots KP leaves behind. Basic scrubs only roughen the surface without fading discoloration.
Gentle for Sensitive + Post-Shave Skin
Buffered, non-abrasive formula with no harsh scrubbing beads. Won't strip or sting like physical scrubs and high-strength peels, so you can use it daily.
Product Description
Novalys KP-10 Corrector Cream is a dermatologist-formulated treatment designed to dissolve the keratin plugs that cause rough, bumpy "chicken skin," smooth the texture, and fade the red or dark marks it leaves behind. Apply directly to the bumpy areas on your upper arms, thighs, buttocks, or cheeks.
Keratosis pilaris happens when keratin, a protein in your skin, builds up and plugs the hair follicles. Each plug forms a small rough bump, often surrounded by redness. Scrubbing does not clear it and can make it worse. Regular lotions sit on top without ever dissolving the plug underneath.
Most KP products rely on a single acid. NOVALys combines six clinically used actives: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Urea, Niacinamide, and Panthenol to exfoliate the surface, clear the plug inside the follicle, smooth the bumps, and calm the redness in one step.
Suitable for sensitive and post-shave skin. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, non-greasy. Absorbs quickly with no gritty scrub. For external use on body and face.
How to Use
Step 1: Start with clean, dry skin. After showering, simply pat the area dry.
Step 2: Apply a thin layer over the bumpy area. A small amount covers a whole upper arm. There is no need to rub hard.
Step 3: Massage gently until absorbed. No scrubbing, no abrasive pads. The acids do the exfoliating for you. It absorbs in under a minute with no greasy residue.
Step 4: Get dressed as normal.
Routine: Start with once daily in the evening. If your skin is sensitive or new to acids, begin every other night and build up. Most users see noticeably smoother, less bumpy skin within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use. Because it contains exfoliating acids, apply sunscreen during the day and avoid using it on freshly shaved or broken skin. Once your skin clears, continue a few times a week to keep the bumps from coming back.
How It Actually Works
Keratosis pilaris is not dirt and it is not something you can scrub away. It starts inside the hair follicle, where a protein called keratin overproduces and hardens into a plug. That plug is the bump you feel. Sometimes it traps a tiny hair underneath, which is what causes the redness around it.
First, the follicle clogs. Excess keratin forms a hard plug at the mouth of the follicle. This is the root of the bump, and nothing applied only to the surface can reach it.
Second, dead cells build up. A layer of dead skin sits on top, which is why the whole area feels rough like sandpaper and looks dull.
Third, dryness and inflammation set in. KP skin is usually dry and easily irritated, which deepens the redness and leaves the red or brown marks that linger even after a bump flattens.
NOVALys works on all three at once.
Glycolic and Lactic Acid resurface the top layer. These AHAs dissolve the bonds holding dead cells together, sweeping away the rough buildup and revealing smoother skin underneath, with no scrubbing.
Salicylic Acid clears the plug at the root. Because it is oil-soluble, this BHA penetrates into the follicle itself and breaks down the keratin plug where it actually forms.
Urea softens and hydrates. It breaks down hardened keratin while drawing moisture into the dry skin around each bump, so the texture refines instead of cracking.
Niacinamide calms and fades. It reduces redness and fades the dark and red marks KP leaves behind, while reinforcing the skin barrier so flare-ups happen less often.
Panthenol keeps it gentle. It soothes and replenishes the barrier so the acids resurface without stripping or stinging.
With consistent use, the plugs clear, the surface smooths, and over 4 to 6 weeks the bumps flatten and the marks fade.
Ingredients & Safety
Glycolic Acid (AHA) - Dissolves the bonds holding dead cells and keratin buildup together, resurfacing rough, bumpy texture on arms and thighs.
Salicylic Acid (BHA) - Oil-soluble, so it penetrates into the follicle and clears the keratin plug at the root of each bump.
Lactic Acid (AHA) - A gentle exfoliant that smooths the surface while drawing in moisture, refining skin without over-drying.
Urea - Softens and breaks down hardened keratin while deeply hydrating the dry, rough skin around KP.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) - Calms redness and fades the dark and red marks KP leaves behind, while reinforcing a healthy skin barrier.
Panthenol (Provitamin B5) - Soothes and replenishes the barrier so the acids resurface without stripping, keeping skin soft and comfortable.
Safety: Dermatologist-tested. Hypoallergenic. Free from fragrance, parabens, sulfates, and artificial dyes. Suitable for sensitive and post-shave skin. For external use only. Because it contains acids, it may increase sun sensitivity, so use sunscreen during the day. Avoid contact with eyes, broken, or freshly shaved skin. Patch test first, and if irritation occurs, reduce frequency or discontinue use.
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Real results from people who traded rough, bumpy skin for smooth, confident arms.
"I have had these little bumps on the backs of my arms since I was about thirteen. I assumed it was just how my skin is. I tried every scrub, loofah, and body lotion at the drugstore and nothing ever made a real difference. Within about three weeks of using this the bumps started flattening and my arms actually feel smooth when I run my hand over them. For the first time in my adult life I do not think twice about wearing a tank top. I wish I had found this fifteen years ago."
"I had tried single-acid products before, a salicylic lotion and glycolic pads, and they helped a little but never enough. My arms would smooth out for a day then go right back to sandpaper. Combining all the acids with urea in one cream made the difference. After a month the rough texture on my upper arms is mostly gone and the bumps are so much smaller. No scrubbing, no red raw skin from over-exfoliating. I just put it on at night and let it work while I sleep."
"The bumps on my thighs and arms have kept me in long sleeves and capris every summer for as long as I can remember. I was embarrassed to wear shorts even in ninety-degree heat. My sister gave me this after she cleared hers. Within a few weeks the texture was noticeably smoother and the redness calmed way down. I wore a sleeveless dress to a wedding last month and did not think about my arms once. That has honestly never happened to me before."
"For me the worst part was never the bumps themselves, it was the redness around them. My arms always looked irritated and blotchy no matter what I did. This is the first thing that actually calmed that down. The niacinamide in it must be doing something, because after about five weeks the redness has faded a lot and my skin tone is much more even. The bumps are smoother too, but honestly the redness fading is what made me a customer for life."
"I have really sensitive skin and most exfoliating products leave me red, stinging, and flaky. I almost did not try this because of that. But it is genuinely gentle. I use it right after I shave and it does not sting at all, and it actually helped with the little post-shave bumps too. It exfoliates without that raw, over-scrubbed feeling. My arms are smoother and calmer than they have been in years. A little goes a long way, so one bottle lasts me a while."
"As a mom I am at the pool with my kids all summer and I used to dread it because of the bumpy skin on my arms. I kept a cover-up on the whole time. I started using this in the spring and by the time summer hit my arms were smooth enough that I stopped covering up. I actually got in the water and played with my kids without thinking about it. The confidence alone was worth it. I keep applying a few times a week to keep it that way."
"I made the classic mistake of scrubbing my KP with a rough exfoliating mitt for years, which just left my arms irritated and even bumpier. This taught me that KP is not about scrubbing harder. The acids do the work gently. Within a month the buildup was gone and my skin was smooth without me abusing it. I only wish someone had told me to stop scrubbing years ago. If you have been going at your arms with a loofah, throw it out and use this instead."
"On my skin tone the bumps do not just look rough, they leave dark spots that hang around for months even after the bump is gone. A lot of KP products do nothing for that discoloration. This one is fading those marks. After about eight weeks the old dark spots on my upper arms are noticeably lighter, and the new bumps are not leaving marks the way they used to. No ashy residue either, it absorbs clean. Finally something that works for my skin."
"Being honest, this is not an overnight fix. My skin did not transform in a week like a couple of reviews suggest. It took closer to four to six weeks of using it most nights before I saw real smoothness. What kept me going is that it clearly works if you are consistent. The bumps are flatter, the redness is down, and my arms feel soft instead of rough. If you expect magic in three days you will be disappointed. If you commit for a month, it delivers. The three-pack is the smart buy."
Individual results may vary. Reviews reflect personal experiences.
Drag the slider to see the difference. On the left: rough, bumpy "chicken skin" on the upper arm, with the redness and raised texture of keratosis pilaris. On the right: the same arm after six weeks of nightly application.
No scrubbing. No hiding your arms. No harsh peels. Glycolic and lactic acids dissolve the dead-cell buildup while salicylic acid clears the keratin plug inside each follicle, and niacinamide calms the redness KP leaves behind.
The cream absorbs quickly with no gritty residue. What you see here was achieved with a thin nightly layer, no abrasive scrubbing at all. The skin is not just smoother to the eye. It feels smooth to the touch, and the redness is visibly calmer than before treatment began.
Before
After
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No scrubbing, no harsh peels, no complicated routine. Just apply, massage, and go.
Squeeze a small amount onto your fingertips and spread a thin layer over the rough, bumpy skin, such as your upper arms or thighs. A little covers a lot, so there is no need to rub hard.
Work it in with light circular motions. No scrubbing, no abrasive pads, the acids do the exfoliating for you. It absorbs in about 30 seconds with no gritty or greasy residue.
The cream sinks in completely with no residue, so you can dress right away. Apply once nightly to start. Because it contains exfoliating acids, use sunscreen during the day and avoid freshly shaved skin.
Pro tip: Start with once nightly. If your skin is sensitive or new to acids, begin every other night and build up. Most users see noticeably smoother, less bumpy skin after 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use. Because it exfoliates with acids, always apply sunscreen during the day and avoid using it on freshly shaved skin. Once your skin clears, keep applying a few times a week to stop the bumps from coming back.
4-6 weeks
Average time to visibly smoother, less bumpy skin. Most users notice a smoother texture within the first two to three weeks of nightly use.*
92%
Of users had visibly smoother, less bumpy skin after 6 weeks of consistent nightly use, with fewer flare-ups over time.*
88%
Reported calmer redness and fading of the dark or red marks KP leaves behind after 30 days. Niacinamide evens the skin tone.*
8 weeks
Per bottle with nightly application. A full treatment cycle from a single purchase.*
Glycolic and Lactic acids dissolve the dead-cell buildup and resurface the rough texture, while Salicylic acid penetrates into the follicle to clear the keratin plug at the root of each bump. Urea softens the hardened keratin and floods the dry skin with moisture, so it refines instead of cracking. Niacinamide calms the redness and fades the dark or red marks KP leaves behind, while reinforcing the skin barrier so flare-ups happen less often. Panthenol soothes so the acids resurface without stripping or stinging. No scrubbing, no harsh peels, no hiding your arms. Just smooth, even, comfortable skin where the bumps used to be.
Each bump is a hard plug of keratin lodged in a pore. Scrubbing only scratches at it and lotions just sit on the surface. The KP-10 Complex dissolves it from the root.
15% Urea
Softens and dissolves the hard keratin plug at the root of every bump. No scrubbing, no tearing, no raw irritated skin.
2% Salicylic Acid
Oil-soluble, so it goes deep into the pore and breaks the plug down from inside the follicle, where scrubs and lotions never reach.
10% Lactic Acid
Sweeps away the layer of dead cells around each bump and smooths the rough, sandpaper texture. It works where lotions simply can't.
3% Niacinamide
Soothes the redness and fades the dark or red marks KP leaves behind, and reinforces the barrier so the bumps stay gone.
Backed by peer-reviewed dermatological research. Not marketing claims, not influencer opinions. Published science.
A 12-week randomized trial applied 10% lactic acid or 5% salicylic acid twice daily to KP-affected skin. Both dissolved the retained keratin that roughens the surface and significantly improved texture and hydration, with lactic acid producing the greater reduction in lesions.
A controlled study tested a regimen built to exfoliate dead cells, dissolve the follicular plug, and repair the barrier. After 28 days, participants showed significantly fewer follicular papules, better hydration, and lower water loss than salicylic acid alone.
Topical niacinamide increased the skin's own production of ceramides and stratum corneum lipids and reduced water loss. A stronger barrier means calmer, less reactive skin and fewer flare-ups of the redness seen in KP-prone areas.
Scientific References
Most "KP" lotions lean on a single acid, or just plain moisturizer, and call it done. They soften the surface for a day but never dissolve the keratin plug clogging the follicle or calm the redness around it, so the bumps come straight back. NOVALYS KP-10 pairs a multi-acid exfoliating complex with keratin-dissolving urea and barrier-calming niacinamide. It works on all three causes of chicken skin at once: the plug, the rough buildup, and the redness. One cream. Three mechanisms. Smoother arms in weeks, and skin that stays smooth.
Try NOVALYS KP-10Multi-Acid Exfoliation
Dissolves Keratin Plugs
Calms Redness & Marks
Smooths + Prevents Regrowth
Safe Post-Shave & Sensitive
Keratosis pilaris happens when keratin and dead cells build up and plug the hair follicle, creating the rough little bumps on your arms, thighs, and cheeks. KP-10 works on that plug from three angles at once. Lactic and salicylic acid dissolve the hardened keratin and clear the follicle. Urea softens and breaks down the thick dead-cell buildup on the surface so skin feels smooth again. Niacinamide calms the redness around each bump while panthenol rebuilds the barrier so skin stays comfortable, not stripped. Instead of just scrubbing the surface, it clears the plug that causes the bump in the first place.
Most people feel the surface soften within the first few days and see visibly smoother skin in four to six weeks with daily use. The rough texture responds first, then the bumps flatten, and the leftover red or brown marks fade last since pigment always takes longest. In our feedback, most users reported noticeably smoother arms within six weeks. Keratosis pilaris is stubborn and tends to rebuild, so the timeline depends on how consistent you are. Daily use in the first six weeks does the heavy lifting, then a lighter routine keeps it smooth.
Yes. The acids are buffered and paired with urea, niacinamide, and panthenol so the formula exfoliates without stripping. It is fragrance-free and made for the sensitive skin that KP usually comes with. You can use it after shaving or waxing, which is when KP-prone skin flares most, though if you have any fresh nicks wait until they close. As with any active, do a quick patch test on the inside of your arm first and build up frequency if your skin is very reactive.
Anywhere KP shows up. The most common spots are the backs of the upper arms, the front of the thighs, the buttocks, and sometimes the cheeks. It also works well on rough, bumpy patches on the forearms and lower legs. Apply daily to the areas that stay bumpy. Avoid broken or irritated skin, active eczema flares, and keep it away from the eyes and other delicate areas.
A plain moisturizer hydrates the surface and makes bumps feel softer for a few hours, but it never touches the keratin plug, so the roughness returns by the next day. A single-acid lotion exfoliates the very top layer but does not address the plug, the thickness, and the redness together. KP-10 combines multi-acid exfoliation with keratin-dissolving urea and calming niacinamide. That is why it smooths the texture and fades the redness instead of just masking it for a day.
Keratosis pilaris is genetic, so it is managed rather than permanently cured, and being honest about that matters. What KP-10 does is keep the follicle clear so the bumps stay away as long as you keep using it. Most people clear their skin with daily use for the first several weeks, then drop to two or three times a week to maintain it. If you stop completely, the keratin will slowly build up again, the same way it would with any KP treatment. Think of it as ongoing upkeep, not a one-time fix.
Yes, with a patch test first and a lighter hand. Facial skin, especially on the cheeks where KP often appears, is thinner and more reactive than the skin on your arms. Start two or three times a week, apply a thin layer, and keep it well away from the eyes, nostrils, and lips. If your cheeks get pink easily, the niacinamide actually helps calm that. Build up slowly and pull back if you feel any lasting sting.
A mild tingle for a minute after applying is normal with active acids and settles quickly. Some light flaking in the first week or two is also normal as the built-up dead cells shed. What you should not push through is burning, lasting redness, or raw skin, which means you are using it too often for your skin right now. If that happens, cut back to every other day and layer a plain moisturizer on top. Because the formula contains AHAs and BHA, wear sunscreen on exposed areas during the day, since acids make skin more sensitive to the sun.
No, and you should not. Scrubbing, picking, or using a harsh loofah on keratosis pilaris irritates the follicle and often makes the redness and bumps worse. KP-10 does the exfoliation chemically, which is far gentler and more even than a physical scrub. Just cleanse, pat dry, and apply. Let the acids and urea do the work instead of scrubbing at the bumps.
On a single area like both upper arms, one bottle covers roughly six to eight weeks of daily use. If you are treating several areas at once, such as arms plus thighs, it will be used up faster. A little goes a long way, so a thin layer over the bumpy area is all you need. If you are treating larger areas or want a maintenance backup, the multi-bottle bundle is the better value.
You are covered by our 90-day money-back guarantee. If you do not see smoother, less bumpy skin within 90 days of consistent use, contact our support team for a full refund, no return shipping and no hassle. Keratosis pilaris is stubborn and the real change shows between weeks four and six, so give it a fair run rather than judging it after a few days. We made the guarantee long on purpose, because this needs consistency to work and we would rather you stick with it.
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