How Can I Fix Dry Skin After Cancer Treatment?

How Can I Fix Dry Skin After Cancer Treatment?
Thanks to modern science many people overcome cancer these days, but going through chemotherapy and other treatment that kills cancer cells unfortunately also damages other cells in the body. Although dry skin and other skin problems are far from the top priority for someone just starting treatment, it is a concern for the vast majority once treatment is complete. How do you rejuvenate the skin? A gentle skin care regimen along with a new breakthrough in skin care technology may help resolve it quickly.

A recent survey conducted on those who had completed chemotherapy or other cancer treatment found that 80% were experiencing skin problems that concerned them. More than 60% said dry skin was the biggest problem, and over 50% said it was hard to find a skin care lotion that helped.

With such a wealth of dry skin care solutions on the market, you wouldn’t think it would be such a problem. However, what most cancer patients – and others – aren’t aware of is that the majority of the products available can actually cause further damage: Skin care products that contain chemicals and fragrances cause dryness and, because the protective surface layer of the skin is already damaged, those chemicals can also be absorbed into the body.

The majority of lotions out there also clog the pores. The skin is a major avenue used by the body to eliminate toxins – when the pores are blocked, the toxins stay underneath the surface of the skin and cause dryness, rashes and other problems. Cancer experts recommend always using skin care products that don’t clog the pores.

How do you remedy the situation? First, it’s important to treat the skin gently: Showers and baths should be in lukewarm water; soaps and other cleansing products should be natural, chemical free and formulated for sensitive or dry skin; and sun exposure should be minimal. To protect your skin in the sun, it’s best to wear light clothing rather than use sunscreen. Most sunscreen contains toxic chemicals – the last thing you want to put on your body when you’re already in a delicate condition. Not only are those chemicals damaging to the skin, a study published in The Journal of Chromatography showed that at least one of the four most common sunscreen ingredients can be later detected in the bloodstream and urine. So, those chemicals are reaching every cell.

In addition to gentle, chemical-free treatment, it is also wise to use a shielding lotion – now recommended by thousands of doctors for dry skin care. A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer protective layer of the skin to form a new layer that keeps out chemicals, whether they come from environmental pollutants, household cleansing products or skin care products. Shielding lotion also locks in natural moisture without clogging the pores so toxins can still be properly eliminated.

Recovering from cancer treatment can be a daunting task: Most cancer cures need a cure themselves. Of course, the most important thing is to overcome the cancer, and then you have to start rebuilding the body. The skin is designed to protect you and, if it’s damaged, you are more exposed to chemicals, bacteria, viruses and other health risks. Skin care treatment that helps prevent further skin damage, toxicity and infection will help you get back on the road to good health, and your skin will also recover more quickly. So treat your skin gently, and don’t forget the shielding lotion!