Beauty during breast cancer treatment: Products to use and ingredients to avoid
With so many aspects of life upturned and disrupted by a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment, some women find that sticking to usual routines can support emotional stability and a sense of control during an uncertain period. “For me, maintaining my skincare routine was a way of looking after myself and holding on to a sense of normality during a challenging time,” says breast cancer…
Maintaining a skincare routine during breast cancer treatment can provide a sense of normality and self-control for women, as it supports emotional stability. Breast cancer survivor Azza Mohammed finds that taking care of her skin helps her maintain her sense of self during treatment. Onco-dermatology specialist Dr Catherine Borysiewicz explains that cancer treatments affect skin by disrupting skin cells, altering the skin barrier, and causing inflammation.
Breast cancer therapies can cause hair loss, changes in nails, and immune system alterations in the skin.
Certain beauty treatments and ingredients should be avoided during breast cancer treatment, as they can affect skin immunity, integrity, and wound healing. Women undergoing breast cancer treatment should avoid deep tissue sculpting, Botox, dermal fillers, aggressive chemical peels, lasers, intensive ultrasound, manicures, and pedicures.
Fragrances, essential oils, alcohol-based products, retinoids, and benzoyl peroxide should also be avoided, as they can irritate compromised skin. Patients should opt for gentler products and check with their oncology team before using any new beauty treatments or ingredients.
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