What it is: A dermatologist body scrub with chemical and physical medi-exfoliation.What it is formulated to do: Medical-quality exfoliation requires more than scrubbing. Dry skin, flaky patches, and "chicken skin" bumps are held together by bonds that physical exfoliation alone can't break. KP Duty body scrub delivers serious medi-exfoliation for deeper, more thorough results. This dual-action chemical and physical exfoliator blends the best of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion into a single, easy-to-use treatment. Smooth, non-abrasive, synthetic beads lift away dead skin cells.What else you need to know: This enhanced exfoliation helps prepare skin for self tanning and post-bathing treatments (including body acne, keratosis pilaris (chicken skin bumps), shaving bumps, ingrown hairs, and bleaching) and is infused with green tea and willow bark to reduce irritation and redness typically associated with routine in-office exfoliation.

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Question

Use with dry or damp skin?

Sephora's website says to use it on damp skin while the product itself says to use it on dry skin. Which works better?

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

Anonymous

(San Diego, CA)

on KP Duty Body Scrub

9 answers

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answer 1

It's meant to be used on dry skin, so that the acids can work at the right ph level, using water can neutralize it. I use it dry and let it sit for a few minutes, then when I rinse off is then I actually use a scrubbing action to get off all of the dead skin the acids loosened up.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

zphilips

(new baltimore, MI)

answer 2

I've used it both ways. I was confused because it says to use of "dry skin"...well dry skin can be like what we are trying to get rid of, or pre-shower dry. So, like I said, I have done both. If I can, I use it dry, especially for my arms, but if you're in a hurry, just use it wet. If i can, I warm up my shower water, turn it off, hop in the stall, scrub everywhere, then turn the shower on to rinse off then do the rest of my showering needs. I take to the bath tub too, where I mainly try to keep my arms dry and scrub, but I usually scrub my legs wet. Just use it how you like it! It can feel a little rough on the skin dry.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

cteenynicole

(Upstate, New York)

answer 3

I go dry it really did improve my severe KP on my first use. I will let it set a bit will I wash my face and then I'll stand 1/2 in 1/2 out of the shower to rinse off (LOL)

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

lizzieamick

(Jackson, TN)

answer 4

The product's directions work better. Use it on dry skin- I believe it exfoliates better this way

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

amndakay

(Yosemite, CA)

answer 5

WET

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

jjsehler

(Hoover, Alabama)

answer 6

i always use it in shower with damp skin. it works very well for me that way

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

skateykate

answer 7

Works best on dry skin.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

hermine

(Corning, NY)

answer 8

I like to use it in the shower-get wet, then step out of the water stream. Rub it on all wet areas in a circular motion for about 20-30 seconds per limb (right arm, left arm, etc). Rinse off in the order you applied it. I tried using it dry, and it was way too rough and didn't spread very well.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

andrijasevic

(Madison, WI)

answer 9

Use it on dry skin. With damp skin I found that it irritated my skin slightly.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

malkavich

(Los Angeles CA.,)

Question

Can I use this if i dont have kp???

I saw this in seventeen and i just wanted to use in like a normal body wash. I have some bumps under my arms but i dont think its kp. I would like to use this all over everytime i shower is that ok. Also do you use this with a loofa in the shower or your hands. Im 13 will it hurt my skin?!?!

asked 2 years, 7 months ago

suuuup

on KP Duty Body Scrub

7 answers

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answer 1

I have this product, and while I have KP, the packaging also recommends this to anyone before using tanners, So this would be fine. As long as you don't use it everyday. I would recommend you spend less though, and find a sugar scrub that you could use more frequently.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

rach628

(Chicago, IL)

answer 2

I imagine you could use this is a regular body scrub, but you get better results with a good sugar or sea salt scrub at a fraction of the price.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

betty1967

(springtown, tx.)

answer 3

I think it's too harsh to use every day, it can damage your skin and strip your skin of the necessary and protective oils that it NEEDS to stay healthy. You can end up with major irritation or worse and it can backfire causing you to break out etc. But I don't see why you couldn't use it as directed (once or twice a week), just NOT on your face!!!!! If you have acne on your face, choose a different product. This is way to harsh for the delicate facial skin.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

sarahs2011

answer 4

then why did seventeen say to use it?!?!?

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

suuuup

answer 5

I definitely would not use this every time you shower, or with a loofah. The brand is DermaDoctor so follow the doctor's orders in the instructions on the tub. It is way too harsh to use more than twice a week, and definitely do not use it unless you actually have KP or else I think it would be way too harsh for your skin.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

poppycorn

(Long Beach, CA)

answer 6

but what about if i can use it all over my body with a loofa???

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

suuuup

answer 7

I don't have kp either, but use and love this stuff. My issues were body acne where my bra straps sit on my shoulders and back, but the kp duty scrub took care of it and made my skin super soft. As a bonus, it also got rid of the bumps on the back of my arms. I say try it, with Sephora's return policy if you hate it, you can just return it.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

akebeth

(Anchorage, AK)

Question

I have keratosis on my face, mostly along the jawline and chin. Can I use KP Duty there?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

jjvb

(montreal)

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

you could I imagine. But it is really abrasive and when I used it on my7 upper arms it felt like I had a million tiny scratches.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

betty1967

(springtown, tx.)

answer 2

It's really rough so I wouldn't. I use it on my son's arms and he has baby skin and I just don't rub too hard because it heats but the face seems so sensitive.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

vsan

(Oxnard, CA)

answer 3

The container says do not use on your face. However, Sephora should have other products with glycolic acid that you can use on your face.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

AmyLynn77

(Annapolis, MD)

answer 4

no experience with Keratosis. I don't use this on my face.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

debbie54

(West Palm Beach <fl)

answer 5

!!no!! On the product it specifically says not to use on face. It is way too harsh for the face

answered 3 years ago

dreabrazil

(San Diego)

answer 6

I think it says on the container that it's not recommended for face - BUT - my teen daughter and I both use it right where you're describing, and it works! It leaves the skin a little bit red (like after you've really scrubbed it hard), but it fades quick. We use it at night for this reason.

answered 3 years ago

SaraTucker

(AR)

Question

is this product available in stores?

asked 2 years, 11 months ago

Anonymous

(Buena Park, CA)

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

Dermadoctor products are available at Ulta Stores.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

hermine

(Corning, NY)

answer 2

I have not seen it in my local Sephora inside JC Penny's. But if it is an actual store they might have it.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

lilmeli87

(Laredo, Tx)

answer 3

Yes, I bought this in the Sephora store.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

GlossyChick

(Fort Lauderdale, FL)

answer 4

Yes

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

vsan

(Oxnard, CA)

answer 5

Yes. Bought mine in the store.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

AmyLynn77

(Annapolis, MD)

answer 6

yes

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

debbie54

(West Palm Beach <fl)

Question

Does KP Duty Body Scrub help get rid of ingrown hair?

So I have tried The Cool Fix but it seems not to work anymore. With Tendskin I get very little change. So I am wondering if this product would help eliminate my ingrown hair and prevent them? (I know it says it but it's mostly targeted to for keratosis pilaris.)

asked 2 years, 10 months ago

Anonymous

(New York, NY)

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

It might, but you would have to use it a good long time. Use a good body scrub and loofa to get rid of ingrown hairs and next time try to shave with a new sharp razor in the direction of hair growth.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

betty1967

(springtown, tx.)

answer 2

Since I think this is a great exfoliator, if you use it before and after shaving, it will help reduce ingrown hairs. I tend to get ingrown hairs and I have used everything from a super fine pumice bar to Tendskin (not impressed), and Anthony Logistics for Ingrown Hairs (good stuff) and Princereigns gel for ingrown hairs (liked) to reduce or avoid getting ingrowns. Truth is, nothing works 100%, but exfoliating, correct razors and post-shaving treatment has worked for me.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

txngirl

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 3

I'm prone to ingrown hairs and I've used this prior to waxing and the stuff is amazing. I've used several products out there for ingrown hairs and nothing ever worked for me except this.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

Lethbrje

(Toronto)

answer 4

so far I've used it on my bikini line and had 100% success. I used to be prone to ingrowns. This is worth the money!

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

bertakatie

(Orlando, FL)

answer 5

I found that it helped with the ingrown hairs on the lower 2/3 of my legs and underarms. On the thighs not so much, but it does help it a bit. It is a good product.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

lilmeli87

(Laredo, Tx)

answer 6

It can help prevent ingrown hairs by removing the dead skin cells that build up over the folicle. The physical scrub removes the first layer of skin cells. The chemical exfoliant breaks down the glue that holds the skin cells together on a deeper layer so you get the strongest at home exfoliant possible.

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

peaches31

(Atlanta, GA)

Question

Before or After shaving?

I don't know if I should use this before or after shaving please answer!! :)

asked 2 years, 4 months ago

southernbelle97

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

Before!

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

aniawin

(NY, NY)

answer 2

I have used this product after shaving it never burns. You might have try it yourself and see.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

tofu

(New York, NY)

answer 3

I use it before shaving. If I use it after it buuuuurns.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

amdieter

(Huntsville, AL)

answer 4

Before! - It would be uncomfortable to use after you shave

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

dwrknmom

(NJ)

answer 5

I noticed that it has a pretty thick layer of an "oil" that moisturized the skin. So before shaving, I think that the oil would just gunk up your razor. The woman in the store when I bought it told me DO NOT USE AFTER YOU SHAVE! There is glycolic acid in this, so after shaving I'd assume would hurt.

answered 2 years, 3 months ago

goofer91784

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 6

It's a pretty powerful exfoliant...it recommends using it no more than once or twice a week. With that said, you could probably use it before shaving, but definitely not after. It's way too abrasive to use on sensitive skin.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

sarahmm614

(CA)

Question

results?

im considering on buying this product but im wondering how long it takes to see results after using this product

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

xxmoshixx

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

I used the product twice a week on the back of my arms and legs. After just three weeks, I noticed smoother skin.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

shon1

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 2

I started seeing results after 3 to 4 days and then after a week you can really tell the difference.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

kaylabrooke23

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 3

Hi, I've used it 4 times in the last 2 weeks and if you have normal or dry skin with no bumps this should work, because it's very exfoliating with medication in it. It made the bumpy backs of my arms smoother. If you have any skin conditions it will probably take longer, because it hasn't made the bumps on my legs go away yet. Hope that helps.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

glutten4beauty

(White Plains, NY)

answer 4

I used the moisturizing lotion for a few weeks every day before they restocked the scrub, that had already started to work. then after about 3 uses or 1 -1/2 weeks I was seeing visible results. I could feel results with my hands after the first week.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

khackett

(Plymouth, NY)

answer 5

you will see results after the first use. all patches of bumps or flaky skin may not disappear entirely after the 1st use, but it all depends on how much is there. remember to moisturize after use (there is a KP Duty moisturizer also and they work well together).

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

chicklets18

(Pittsburgh, PA)

answer 6

I could tell a difference after the first use. Directions say to use once or twice a week, so I would expect to see definite improvement within two weeks. I did, and that's why I'm on my 3rd tub. I use it all over (except face) and it's a staple in my skin care now.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

tlwsc

(Columbia, SC)

Question

is it better with the lotion?

Does this product have better results with the lotion of the same brand or will it work the same with any kind of lotion?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

anambanana

(Van Nuys, CA)

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

Yes, it is better with the lotion

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

nojerksallowed

(Nashville, TN)

answer 2

I would definitely use the KP Duty lotion along with the KP scrub. They work really well together. The lotion is soothing and luxurious.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

bellabyrd

(Bakersfield, Ca)

answer 3

I don't like the dermadoctor cream or lotion~I found it sticky and left a semi-foul odor on my skin for awhile. Instead, I use KP Elements which is an all-natural cream with a hefty amount of glycolic and lactic acids in a base of natural humectantsand soothers. If you have tougher skin and/or a problem with KP, you probably will get the best results using this scrub a few times a week (or more) and a cream twice daily as is recommended. If you don't have KP or really tough, dry skin, then the srub once or twice a week will do ya! And other lotions won't kill ya!

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

fishiedoll

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 4

Definitely use the scrub & lotion together!

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

nycsunnyblonde

(New York, NY)

answer 5

Yes! I got it with the lotion and don't regret it! Totally solved my keratosis pilaris (chicken skin bumps) on my legs.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

modellooks88

(New York,NY)

answer 6

with any kind of lotion but if you want really soft skin with long lasting benefits use a moisturizing oil such as L'occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil. Your skin will be soft for days. A little goes a long way with the oil and it is absorbed quickly without residue.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

putonandgo

(Los Angeles, CA)

Question

Is this product fragrance free?

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

corgiegirl

(New Cumberland, PA)

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

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answer 1

Yep! No Fragrance

answered 2 years, 5 months ago

rella4691

(Cleveland, OH)

answer 2

This product is not fragrance free, it has a light smell to it and if you leave it in a humid atmosphere it starts to have a weird smell to it (so keep it in a dry spot!)

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

lehcareht

(NC)

answer 3

no.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

betty1967

(springtown, tx.)

answer 4

On the box it says it Fragance Free.

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

jjvb

(montreal)

answer 5

yes

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

debbie54

(West Palm Beach <fl)

answer 6

Dermadoctor states that this product is fragrance free. You may also view the list of ingredients listed online as well for your reference.

answered 3 years ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

Question

how long are you supposed to leave it on and massage before you wash it off?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

formr400

on KP Duty Body Scrub

6 answers

Answers

answer 1

I just scrub with it then rinse after all the scrubbing is done. No need to leave it on like a face mask.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

glutten4beauty

(White Plains, NY)

answer 2

you put it on, scrub for a minute or so, and then rinse. you should follow with their moisturizer and a good spf 30 sunblock to protect your skin.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

khackett

(Plymouth, NY)

answer 3

I applied it in the shower on dry skin; arms, legs and feet. no need to leave it on I just showered and felt silky smooth skin!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

mollymumu

(Sylmar, CA)

answer 4

I did not leave it on my skin that long. I just messaged some into the areas that needed it the most. Then I showered off. If that isn't enough, you can use it again the next day.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

gaileene

(Illinois)

answer 5

Hi formr400. It can depend on the area of the body you wish to treat. Generally, about a minute or two of gentle massaging will be enough. Hope that helps!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 6

I time it the same time I do my chemical exfoliater on my face, Cliniques Turnaroung instant facial, I put both on, give it five minutes to start working, and jump in a shower.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

samkins

(Minot ND)

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