5 oncologists approved products for cancer and non-cancer patients

Non-Toxic Cosmetic Products Appropriate For Cancer Patients

When battling cancer, it’s absolutely amazing what a swipe of bold red lipstick or a mere sheet mask can do for your physical and mental well being. That said, Dr. Shyamali Singhal always stresses that the one thing cancer fighters and survivors should always be attentive to throughout their journey is the use of non-toxic beauty products.

The Importance Of Using Non- Toxic Products

Aside from wanting to avoid exposure to potentially harmful chemicals during cancer treatment, natural products tend to be milder on the skin — which can become especially sensitive while undergoing rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. For all-round hair care during radiation and chemotherapy, check out our Basic Hair Bundle, a three-piece hair care bundle, containing all that your hair may need to stay clean, healthy and strong throughout chemotherapy. Shampoo your hair with  Cleure Volumizing Shampoo, condition it using Cleure Conditioner (also works as a shaving cream for men or women), and finally style it with Cleure Smooth Hair Gel.

Restoring And Soothing The Irritated Skin

Through the study of healthy aging and oncology aesthetics, we realize that one size does not fit all. At Hope & Beauty, we take the guesswork out for you. Whether you are a cancer patient undergoing cancer treatment or just dealing with sensitive skin, our safe, gentle, clinically-proven line of products will restore and re-balance your skin while providing gentle soothing, restorative results.

We understand that each of us has our own fight to face. Hope & Beauty products can help with that. Try out Quiet Wash by Hale & Hush, a gentle cleanser that showers skin with a blend of botanical extracts. It fights the soreness, inflammation, itchiness, and redness typical to reactive, delicate skin.

Our Products Are Not Only For Cancer Patients; Anyone Can Benefit

Hope & Beauty products are designed to minimize the side effects and skin sensitivities often caused by environmental factors such as stress, cancer therapy treatments or a less than perfect lifestyle. We provide safe, gentle and integrative skincare, cosmetics and products that support you on your journey.

Our skin is the largest organ of the body and our first line of defense against sunlight, chemicals, microbes and the environment.  It helps regulate body temperature, prevents water loss, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. Without our skin’s protection, we could not live.

Dr. Singhal recommends using Polybalm, the first and only scientifically designed natural nail remedy on the market. It’s has been tested in a double-blind, government-backed randomized controlled trial (RCT), to prove Polybalm’s efficiency. Rare plant-based waxes and biologically active essential oils that it contains have been carefully treated to keep their rich polyphenolic compounds.

Restoring Normal Functions Of The Skin

When this big, beautiful organ is damaged or wounded from cancer treatments, such as radiation or chemotherapy, it affects all of its functions.  When the skin doesn’t function properly, skin reactions may develop that vary in intensity for each individual and include:

• Dry or extremely dry skin that may appear in patches or all over the body

• Itchy skin

• Hyperpigmentation

• Color changes in skin tone

• Photosensitivity

• Radiation Rash

With proper care, these skin reactions are usually temporary.  Both reactions and healing time will be unique to each person. To avoid irritants, Dr. Singhal suggests using Alra Non-Metallic Deodorant a deodorant that offers odor protection without any aluminum or metallic ingredients that may interfere with radiation therapy or irritate the skin.

Until recently, patients’ skin health suffered from little or no option for healing skin reactions while undergoing treatments. That is changing with more and more professionals receiving advanced training to work with traumatized skin.  The best time to begin this specialized skincare program is prior to any treatments. If this isn’t possible, seek out the guidance of a professional trained to soothe and heal traumatized skin, making the patient more comfortable as soon as symptoms appear.

What Ingredients Should You Avoid

Given cancer fighters and survivors are already in a tumultuous, high-risk state, they should also be conscious of common toxic beauty ingredients that have been linked to cancer, such as polyethylene glycols, triclosan, and diethanolamine or DEA. Hormone and reproductive disrupting toxins, like parabens, BHA, and phthalates, are also a prime concern for people with estrogen receptive cancers.

Dermatologists report toothpaste flavors containing the mint family, as one of the top allergens that result in inflammation and rash around the outside and inside of the mouth. Dr. Singhal recommends Cleure products, that we gathered in this Oral Hygiene Bundle. Cleure makes the #1 great tasting flavorless natural toothpaste without mint or menthol. With added dicalcium phosphate and xylitol to help reverse the initial stages of tooth decay and help with dry mouth. Cleure flavorless toothpaste is also excellent for sensitive teeth. This bundle contains three more crucial oral care products by Cleure, all completely free of all known irritants and disruptive chemicals.

Hope & Beauty products offer therapeutic solutions that address the unique skincare concerns of cancer patients caused by treatments such as, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These include issues like acne, rashes, uneven complexion and burns. These side effects often can have significant negative effects on patients’ self-esteem and sense of well being. Caring for the skin can be an important step in restoring not only the patient’s physical appearance but also boosting emotional health.