Cancer treatments can present extra challenges when it comes to cosmetics. Normally oily skin can become temporarily dry and flaky. Even skin tone can change, creating a more ruddy, sallow or tanned appearance. Because treatments further weaken the immune system, special care needs to be taken when choosing and applying cosmetics. A few general tricks of the trade can help.
Foundation
Even women who usually steer clear of cosmetics will be grateful now for a moisturizing foundation. As a result of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, the skin on the face may be dry, sensitive, discolored or sallow. Patients are advised to choose products specially designed for the way their skin looks and feels now. As skin changes, foundation and shading can be altered to complement skin tone and even wig color. The color should match normal, healthy skin tone to help even out the complexion, mask imperfections and prevent conspicuous flaking. If skin looks blotchy or sallow, try going a half shade lighter with foundation for a fresh, bright look. Colorescience Creme de la Creme Foundation Primer or Illuminare Fantastic Finish Foundation will provide great coverage. For those who prefer powder, try bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation or Colorescience Retractable Foundation Brush SPF 20.
 Eyebrows
If patients lose their eyebrows and eyelashes due to chemotherapy, some may want to use makeup to restore those features. Try using a powder such as Billion Dollar Brows Brow Powder or stencil in your brows with the help of the Colorescience Voluptuous Stencil.
 Lipstick
Keep lips well moisturized to avoid flaking and chapping, which can occur as a result of chemotherapy and/or radiation. Choose creamy, moisturizing lipsticks or lip glosses as opposed to matte, long-lasting formulas, which can accentuate and even exacerbate dryness. Customers rave about bareMinerals 100 Percent Natural Lipgloss - Fruit Cocktail and Korres Lip Butter.
Cancer affects us emotionally, socially and physically and how we look can affect how we feel. Just by primping with a little lipstick or stroke of blush, a beautiful thing happens. Emotional well-being is boosted and we are ready to face the mirror (and the world) with confidence once again. If you look good, you'll feel good and do amazing things.
Please consult your physician prior to using any of the recommended products.
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