Oncological cosmetics: what it is and how to care for your skin during cancer treatment

When we begin cancer treatment, the skin can also experience changes.

Dryness, tightness, sensitivity, itching, or increased reactivity are some of the alterations that may appear during certain treatments.

That is why a concept that is becoming increasingly well-known exists: oncological cosmetics.

What are oncological cosmetics?

Oncological cosmetics encompass products and care routines specially designed to support the needs of skin that may be drier, more sensitive, or fragile during an oncological process.

It is not about treating cancer or replacing any medical recommendations.

Its goal is much simpler: to care for the skin, provide comfort, and adapt the cosmetic routine to a time when the skin may need special attention.

How can the skin change during cancer treatment?

Depending on the treatment, each person may experience different changes.

Some people may notice:

• Intense dryness.
• Tightness.
• Itching.
• Redness.
• Flaking.
• A feeling of heat or discomfort.
• Increased sensitivity to certain cosmetics.

Radiotherapy, for example, can cause changes in the skin of the treated area, such as dryness, flaking, or redness. Cutaneous alterations may also appear during chemotherapy, although they depend on the treatment administered.

How to choose cosmetics during cancer treatment

Especially sensitive skin often appreciates simple formulas.

It may be advisable to look for products that are:

• Fragrance-free.
• Alcohol-free.
• Made with nourishing formulas.
• Made with pleasant textures that reduce the feeling of tightness.
• Specially designed for sensitive or fragile skin.

Excessively perfumed products or certain irritating ingredients can be uncomfortable when the skin is particularly reactive.

Fewer steps, more care

A routine for fragile skin does not need to be complicated.

It can be structured around three principles:

Gentle cleansing + nourishment/hydration + protection.

When the skin changes, simplifying can become one of the best decisions.

Oncological cosmetics and radiotherapy

The area undergoing radiotherapy requires special care.

It is essential to consult with the radiotherapy team before using any cream, balm, or lotion on the treated area.

The Spanish Association Against Cancer recommends not applying any product to the treatment area without first consulting with healthcare staff.

Ecosmetyc: care for sensitive and fragile skin

Ecosmetyc was born with a simple idea: to create a nourishing formula designed for skin that needs especially delicate care.

Our balm features an anhydrous formula made with ingredients such as shea butter, organic jojoba oil, organic calendula, sesame, buriti, vitamin E, bisabolol, and astaxanthin.

Fragrance-free and alcohol-free.

A formula developed to support the daily care of sensitive, dry, and fragile skin.