YES it is possible to prevent side effects of cancer treatments!
Cancer treatments have side effects on skin, hair and nails. Dull complexion, marked under-eye circles, dry lips and loss of eyelashes and eyebrows hairs are the most common.
Nails are also significantly weakened and can easily peel off or become marked.
In such cases, make-up can help keep self-confidence and maintain high self-esteem and a positive self-image during the whole process.
Undergoing cancer treatment tips for beautiful make-up:
Face make-up
Apply a moisturizing cream, which will act as a base for make-up, as well as hydrating and nourishing skin. Opt for Choose skincare that will brighten complexion, with illuminating micro-pearls, while moisturizing it.
Then apply a light foundation that respects sensitive skin, with an adjusted coverage according to the blemishes you wish to cover up, in order to obtain an even complexion with no mask effect.
The shade must suit complexion with a touch of pinker tone for a more luminous result. Avoid overly yellow shades, which will accentuate dull complexions.
Perfect finish off with a touch of bronzing powder or blush on cheekbones; This will create a tanned effect, for a healthy glow effect.
When eyelashes become sparse, a pencil line can highlight the eyes and restore depth. Try not to choose an overly dark shade, so as not to harden the eyes. Mascara can overload the lashes and cause them to fall out, so don’t overuse.
It is recommended to use a lash growth activator, which will prolong lashes lifetime, help them remain rooted and activate regrowth. Products like this will also coat your lashes to enhance your eyes.
Lips Make-up
When it comes to lips make-up, it is important to choose a very moisturizing lipstick so as not to accentuate their dryness. Avoid overly light, dark or matte lipsticks, which emphasize a dull complexion.
For make-up that cares for your treatment-weakened skin, it is important to avoid any products containing allergenic and potentially irritating components, which could exacerbate your sensitivity.
Opt for High Tolerance make-up products suitable for sensitive skin and eyes.
Nails care during treatment!
Beautiful hands are important too!
During chemotherapy treatment, it’s not unusual for your nails to bend or break more easily.Your nails may look bruised, turning a few colors, purple,red or black.
Nails can also experience change in growth rate, heightened sensitivity, and lifting of the nail bed. If the latter occurs, nails should be kept short.
Hydrating and nourishing nails and nails bed is a must with the beginning of the treatment!
Choose a base coat enriched with silicon, which helps keep the nail attached to the nail bed and will prevent the appearance of marks caused by applying colored nail polishes. This coat will act as a base for colored nail polishes, which should have anti-UV protection, and enriched with silicon and urea to prevent nail loss and maintain their flexibility.
It is advised to apply two layers of colored nail polish and finish with a top coat, which will make the polish last longer and prolong its shine.
Finally and to prevent damage or dry out nails, use an acetone-free nail polish remover enriched with plant oils.
EYE CARE Cosmetics provides different solutions to prevent some of the more severe side effects of chemo from being visible.
You can find more information on Cancer treatment
Source: www.eyecare.fr
