How to Get Rid of Chicken Skin

What causes it?

Chicken skin is caused by too much keratin (a protein that supports hair growth) building up in our pores. “What happens is the hair follicle becomes blocked with a build-up of keratin,” says Eilidh Smith, founder and CEO of skincare specialists Skinwork. Therefore you’ll only find it in places where the skin has hair follicles (so never on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet). The exact reason behind this is unknown, but it’s thought to be hereditary and “there are some theories that dairy and gluten can contribute to keratosis pilaris,” says Eilidh.