Look Good Feel Better - Index

Look Good Feel Better - magazine - Index

SKIN CARE
Cleansing removes makeup, impurities and dry,
fl aking skin — and can make you feel pampered.
Moisturizing is essential to counteract any
increase in dryness caused by chemotherapy and
radiation. For both cleansing and moisturizing,
always use “mild, neutral products,” says
Dr. Paul Adam, chief of dermatology at
St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto
To cleanse…
> Remove eye makeup and lipstick with a non-oily
eye-makeup remover and a cotton pad; gently wipe
downward, sweeping inward toward the nose, wiping
up across the brow to the outer corner of the eye.
> Apply a milky lotion or mild cream cleanser in dots to face
and gently massage in small circles, moving outward; tissue
or rinse off with lukewarm water. Pat dry.
> With a cotton ball or pad, apply a mild alcohol-free toner
to prepare skin for moisturizer.
> Avoid exfoliating and stimulating products, including
AHAs and those containing alcohol.
To moisturize…
> Choose a moisturizer for your temporarily changed skin.
> Apply dots of facial moisturizer to forehead, nose, chin,
cheeks and throat, avoiding eye area. Smooth over face
using an upward motion.
Do use a soothing eye cream
Eye cream is formulated for hydrating the delicate skin around
the eyes. “Skin around the eyes is thinner and has no oil
glands,” says Joan Michetti, Look Good Feel Better workshop
volunteer team leader at the Jewish General, Montreal
General and Royal Victoria hospitals in Montreal. “Face
creams are too rich for the eye area and may cause puffi ness.”
> Use your ring fi nger to gently tap on an eye cream or gel
under the eye.
> Apply sparingly and gently, and avoid getting product too
close to the lash line.
LOOKING GOOD
BODY CARE
Choose a hydrating body lotion
to help counteract dryness and
itchiness. “Choose water-based
moisturizers that aren’t too
heavy or greasy,” says
Dr. Adam.
If possible, instead of
showers take baths laced with a
mild bath oil — a bath is a good
moisture soak for the skin, adds
Adam. Use a non-fragranced
bath oil that disperses easily in
water. “To lock in moisture, pat
dry — do not rub.”
SUN CARE
Sun protection is crucial during
cancer treatment because
of increased photosensitivity
caused by some drugs. Cover
up as much as possible and
use an SPF of at least 30. Apply
15 to 20 minutes before you go
outside. Wear a hat and long
sleeves, and consider gloves.
More sun-savvy tips:
Choose a hat with a threeinch
brim.
Wear sunglasses with UVA/
UVB protection.
Keep out of the sun at peak
hours (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Keep the site of radiated
skin covered and completely
out of the sun.
Your doctor may not want
you to put sunscreen or any
cream on areas of the skin
that receive radiation. Always
check with your radiation
oncologist or health-care
provider if you have any
questions.
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