Cancer patients Skin Care awareness

Chemotherapy/radiation therapy and the skin

PCA SKIN® is an ideal choice for soothing and supporting the skin of those undergoing treatment for cancer. We offer many-advanced daily care products that provide gentle, non-irritating cleansing; soothing; and strengthening benefits for stressed skin.

Common dermatological side effects of cancer treatment
• sensitivity or allergic reactions            

• acne/folliculitis                     

• hyperpigmentation              

• flushing
• severe dryness                                     

• photosensitivity                  

• rashes
 

Through good skin care, we can help these patients look and feel better. It is wise to select skin care products that do not contain synthetic fragrances, colors or other known sensitizers to avoid instigating any reactions. Peels should be avoided during the course of chemotherapy, except detox gel for acne breakouts/folliculitis. Cancer patients should consult their oncologist prior to beginning any new regimens.

Rehabilitating the skin after completion of treatment: Using gentle products during treatment can help keep hyperpigmentation at bay, but when the skin recovers, blended superficial chemical peels can help to rid the skin of any unwanted pigmentary deposits. Protocols should focus on the low-dose approach to allow the skin to adjust and regain equilibrium.

Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Support

This regimen will help to maintain skin health during chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The products included will help to prevent the onset of some of the common skin concerns brought on by these cancer treatments. For those undergoing radiation therapy, avoid open areas in the skin, and only treat the surrounding tissue.

Morning:

0. Cleanse the skin with creamy cleanser. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
0. Apply one pump of anti-redness serum (as needed) to reduce redness and calm irritation.
0. Apply two pumps of hydrating serum to maintain important moisture levels in the skin that minimize excessive dryness and discomfort.
0. Apply a small amount of the brightening therapy with True Tone to even skin discoloration and bring luminosity back to distressed skin.
0. For all over face and body care, apply perfect face & body hydrator SPF 30 for broad-spectrum UV protection and a hydrated, even skin tone.
0. For the lips, apply peptide lip therapy to reduce peeling, improve hydration and dramatically reduce lip lines.

Evening:

0. Cleanse the skin with creamy cleanser. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
0. Apply one pump of anti-redness serum to reduce redness and calm irritation.
0. Apply two pumps of hydrating serum.
0. Apply a small amount of the brightening therapy with True Tone.
0. Apply ReBalance for light hydration and additional calming and redness reduction. Silkcoat ® balm may be used in addition to or in place of ReBalance to relieve extreme dryness.
0. For the lips, apply peptide lip therapy.

As needed: Apres peel ® soothing balm may be applied in seven-day intervals to reduce inflammation, irritation and histamine reactions.

Chemotherapy Patients with Hyperpigmentation

This protocol is designed for chemotherapy patients who are experiencing skin discoloration as a result of the inflammation associated with the cancer treatment. The ingredients in these products will gently reduce hyperpigmentation in all skin tones.

Morning:

0. Cleanse the skin with pigment bar. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
0. Apply one pump of C-Quench ® antioxidant serum to increase hydration and reduce the appearance of current and the formation of future hyperpigmentation.
0. Apply a pea-sized amount of the brightening therapy with True Tone to the entire area of treatment to reduce discoloration and inflammation while increasing overall luminosity.
0. For all over face and body care, apply perfect face & body hydrator SPF 30 for broad-spectrum UV protection and a hydrated, even skin tone.
0. For the lips, apply peptide lip therapy to reduce peeling, improve hydration and dramatically reduce lip lines.

Evening:

0. Cleanse the skin with a nickel –sized amount of face wash. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
0. Apply two pumps of hydrating serum to maintain important moisture levels in the skin that minimize excessive dryness and the inflammation that contributes to the development of hyperpigmentation.
0. Apply a pea-sized amount of the brightening therapy with True Tone to the entire area of treatment.
0. Apply ReBalance for light hydration and additional calming and redness reduction. Silkcoat ® balm may be used in addition to or in place of ReBalance to relieve extreme dryness.
0. For the lips, apply peptide lip therapy.

As needed: Apres peel ® soothing balm may be applied in seven-day intervals to reduce inflammation, irritation and histamine reactions.

Chemotherapy Patients with Folliculitis

This protocol is designed for chemotherapy patients who are experiencing folliculitis. The ingredients in these products will gently reduce and prevent follicular impaction andThis protocol is designed for chemotherapy patients who are experiencing folliculitis. The ingredients in these products will gently reduce and prevent follicular impaction and inflammation.

Morning:

0. Cleanse the skin with blemish control bar. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry. (Consider using a cleansing tool like the Clarisonic® Skin Brush to lather and apply the cleansing bar.)
0. Apply one pump of anti-redness serum to reduce redness and calm irritation.
0. Apply two pumps of hydrating serum to maintain important moisture levels in the skin that minimize excessive dryness and discomfort.
0. For all over face and body care, apply perfect face & body hydrator SPF 30 for broad-spectrum UV protection and a hydrated, even skin tone.
0. For the lips, apply peptide lip therapy to reduce peeling, improve hydration and dramatically reduce lip lines.

Evening:

0. Cleanse the skin with blemish control bar. Rinse with warm water, and pat dry.
0. Apply a thin layer of acne gel (as needed) to areas of folliculitis breakouts.
0. Apply two pumps of hydrating serum.
0. Apply ReBalance for light hydration and additional calming and redness reduction. Silkcoat® balm may be used in addition to or in place of ReBalance to relieve extreme dryness.
0. For the lips, apply peptide lip therapy.

As needed: Apres peel® soothing balm may be applied in seven-day intervals to reduce inflammation, irritation and histamine reactions.

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