I read online in several places that people used coconut oil to help get rid of/reduce their keratosis pilaris. I have struggled with this since I was a child and thought I would give coconut oil a try at helping me get rid of this icky problem. While the coconut oil did not get rid of my keratosis pilaris, it did prove itself to be very beneficial in my beauty regime...particularly, acting as a moisturizer. I use the coconut oil all over my body as a moisturizer. At first I thought it would be a disaster...oil all over your body?? Wouldn't that be too greasy? Well, let me tell you, I was surprised at the miracles this oil did for my skin. I have chronic dry hands, elbows and ankles and during the winter my skin is always dry, flaky and itchy no matter how much I moisturize (several applications a day). I put the coconut oil after I shower and while it does take about 15 minutes to completely absorb it keeps my skin moisturized for hours and hours. It has made my skin incredibly smooth. Along with using it as a moisturizer, I now put it in my bubble baths!! I have also tried it a couple of times in my hair. Prior to shampooing I put the oil on the ends of my hair and let it sit for an hour before washing it out. Also, I have heard it is great for cooking, but I have not tried this out yet.