Skin care basics for healthier, gorgeous skin It’s mid-year, winter & time to recommit to your skin care basics. We share 9 basics that we believe will keep your skin looking healthy and gorgeous no matter the season or time of the year! 1. Apply sunscreen every day, every season Sunscreen may seem basic, but […]
Fuss-free tips to fade dark spots without all the ado! In our quest for beautiful skin, dark spots and blemishes can cause quite a challenge. This is mainly because they come out of nowhere (so it seems) and they are hard to treat. The medical name for one cause of these dark spots is post-inflammatory […]
Radiation therapy skin care Radiation therapy can have painful side effects on the skin. We share tips to help you take care of your skin during & after treatment. The right skin care during radiation therapy can: Reduce side effects on your skin. Help your skin feel more comfortable during treatment. Allow your skin to […]
Five Skin Care “No-Nos” You Could Be Doing Daily We all know the golden skin care rules that we shouldn’t break when it comes to our skin… or do we? Some old and infamous beauty secrets that we follow may not be as good for our skin as we thought. We share five “No-Nos” in […]
Five Daily Habits for Getter Skin “A good skin care routine is all I need for beautiful skin.” Right? Mm, not quite… Yes, a good skin care routine is crucial, but skin care products can only penetrate so much. We highlight five additional daily habits for you to consider that we believe will make a […]
Sunshine feels great — and improves your mood, energy levels, and sense of optimism. A little bit of sunshine can also help your body process vitamin D, which is important for bone health. Just 10 minutes of outdoor light each day is enough. But, as we all know, too much sun exposure can be dangerous, even […]
One of the many side-effects of cancer treatment are changes to the skin. As Dr Sebastian Cummins, a consultant oncologist (and husband to dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall) puts it, “the skin is the aspect of us that we all see. So when cancer, or more commonly the treatments for cancer, change the skin, it is […]
Hair is constantly growing, with old hairs falling out and being replaced by new ones. Some cancer treatments make people lose some or all of their hair, most often in clumps during shampooing or brushing. It’s normal for both men and women to feel upset about losing their hair. It helps to know that hair […]
Chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments can cause skin reactions, such as: Dry / Itching Skin Face Rash Radiation Recall Hand-Foot Syndrome Fingernail Issues Dark, Puffy Under-eye Issues Don’t leave your skin untreated because you think it’s “just part of the treatment” or that it will get better on its own; or even worse, try […]
Your skin might feel different and look less bright when you are having cancer treatment. Taking good care of your skin and giving it a boost might help you feel more like yourself. This short video (less than 3 minutes) tells you how to look after your skin when you have cancer. Practical tips It […]