Dry & Sensitive Skin

Cancer treatments act on fast-dividing cells, and skin is one of the fastest-renewing organs in the body. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy can all reduce the skin's natural oils and weaken its protective barrier.

The result is skin that loses water easily and reacts to things it used to tolerate.

Dryness can begin within the first weeks of treatment and often continues for weeks after it ends. Some targeted therapies, including EGFR inhibitors, commonly cause very dry skin and an acne-like rash.

• Dry, rough or flaky skin
• Tightness, especially after washing
• Itching
• Redness and sensitivity to products, fabrics or temperature
• Small cracks, particularly on fingertips and heels

• Keep showers short and lukewarm.
• Swap soap for a mild, fragrance-free, pH-balanced cleanser.
• Pat dry, then moisturise within a few minutes while skin is still slightly damp.
• Moisturise at least twice a day, and more often on hands.
• Choose fragrance-free products. Avoid scrubs, exfoliating acids and retinoids unless your doctor advises them.
• Wear soft, breathable fabrics and wash clothes with a mild detergent.
• Protect skin from the sun with clothing, shade and the sun protection your team recommends.

A two-step routine. Daily Cleanser is sulfate-free and pH-balanced, with ceramides and lipid replenishment so washing does not leave skin tight. Daily Moisturizer follows with skin-identical ceramides, niacinamide, panthenol and colloidal oatmeal in a light, fast-absorbing cream.

Both are free from fragrance, alcohol and dyes.