Bumpy skin may appear on dry areas of the body like elbows and knees. They usually feel rough and dull-looking.

 Rough and bumpy skin may happen for many reasons:

-Irritation from specific ingredients or products. 

-Compromised skin barrier

-Dehydration and lack of moisture. 

-This may affect any area in the body especially during cold weather, if a person takes long hot showers, or uses harsh body washes and soaps.

Preventing and treating rough bumpy skin: 

• Apply a moisturizing lotion or cream on dry rough areas regularly. Look for hydrating and moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane.
  

• Avoid long hot showers, sulfates, harsh generic soaps, or heavily-fragranced body washes because they can significantly contribute to skin irritation.
  

• Apply an occlusive or an ointment on severely dry areas after using a moisturizer to help lock in moisture like petroleum jelly.
  

• Exfoliate regularly to help get rid of dead skin cells and promote skin renewal using AHA’s, BHA’s, or PHa’s. You can also use physical (salt, coffee, and sugar-based) scrubs, but they may be too harsh on sensitive skins.
  

• Rough dehydrated skin may suffer from a disrupted skin barrier. Look for soothing and  nourishing ingredients like panthenol, Centella Asiatica, ceramides, and fatty acids.