Besides putting a strain on the immune system, chemotherapy can cause various skin problems such as dryness, patches, and redness. To counteract these side effects, choose high-quality moisturizers and use a few makeup tricks.
What face cream should I use during chemotherapy?
During chemotherapy (or chemo), the priority is to protect the skin barrier and limit skin dryness. Here are 3 essential steps for optimal facial care.
- Morning and evening, gently cleanse your face with a non-irritating product. If you have sensitive skin, consider using Avène thermal spring water spray, which will moisturize your skin in case of redness or irritation.
- After this step, moisturize and repair with Toleriane Dermallergo cream to restore suppleness and comfort to dry, reactive skin. To reinforce the treatment, a repair cream can be applied to areas that are flaking.
- The eye area may show signs of puffiness under the eyes or swollen eyelids: La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Dermallergo cream is perfect for restoring the skin's natural protective moisture barrier around the eyes and on the eyelids.
These skin symptoms are often short-lived, but they can visually accentuate skin aging, hence the importance of a regular routine and appropriate skincare products. For product advice or a personalized adjustment, please feel free to ask a specialist at your local store for advice.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Cream Repair Moisturiser
What body care products should I use during chemotherapy?
When showering or bathing, choose ultra-rich cleansing bases that respect the skin barrier. Dry to very dry skin will benefit from the Omy Laboratories range and its body cream, designed to reduce dryness and regenerate your moisture barrier for more supple-looking skin.
After chemotherapy, hands dry out easily and can crack: apply a restorative emollient cream such as Lipikar Balm AP+M Triple Action by La Roche-Posay frequently to restore softness and suppleness, while creating a shield against external aggressions (washing, cold).
Tip: If you are considering hair removal during chemotherapy or radiotherapy, use very gentle methods (trimmers, shaving with rich foam and a new blade), then moisturize generously; at the slightest discomfort, stop and seek advice on safe hair removal.
How long after chemotherapy does the skin return to normal?
During chemotherapy (or chemo), the priority is to protect the skin barrier and limit skin dryness. Here are 3 essential steps for optimal facial care.
- Morning and evening, gently cleanse your face with a non-irritating product. If you have sensitive skin, consider using Avène thermal spring water spray, which will moisturize your skin in case of redness or irritation.
- After this step, moisturize and repair with Toleriane Dermallergo cream to restore suppleness and comfort to dry, reactive skin. To reinforce the treatment, a repair cream can be applied to areas that are flaking.
- The eye area may show signs of puffiness under the eyes or swollen eyelids: La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Dermallergo cream is perfect for restoring the skin's natural protective moisture barrier around the eyes and on the eyelids.
These skin symptoms are often short-lived, but they can visually accentuate skin aging, hence the importance of a regular routine and appropriate skincare products. For product advice or a personalized adjustment, please feel free to ask a specialist at your local store for advice.
What make-up should I use after chemotherapy?
Slight redness and changes in pigmentation may be observed following chemotherapy.
The first step remains protection: apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily with Tinted Mineral Fluid, for example, to preserve the skin barrier and prevent the accentuation of spots, especially if you've had chemotherapy to the skin or radiotherapy chemotherapy. To correct your complexion, the power of Toleriane Sensitive moisturizing cream will satisfy your skin's needs.
These gestures of make-up, combined with a routine that moisturizes and repairs, visually attenuate the signs of skin aging during hair regrowth and overall recovery. For advice on which products are best tolerated, your pharmacist or our cosmeticians are there to guide you.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Le Teint Crème Complextion Corrective Soothing Moisturizer
Good daily habits during chemotherapy
- Gently cleanse: For this, use unscented milks and avoid scrubs and brushes if possible.
- Hydrate morning and night: It is advisable to layer a soothing serum with a moisturizing and/or repair cream.
- Protect your skin with a daily sunscreen and avoid wind, cold and UV (shade, hat) if possible.
- Adapt your wardrobe: Loose-fitting clothes with soft textures are recommended.
- Limit external aggressions: For this, it is important to avoid warm water as much as possible and rinse your already fragile skin briefly with alcohol-free and fragrance-free products.
During and after chemotherapy, a simple and regular routine makes all the difference: cleanse gently, moisturize deeply, repair, and protect. With targeted care products and the right gestures, you can limit discomfort, protect your skin barrier, and support your skin's radiance, while promoting hair regrowth and overall recovery.
