Best soap, cleanser and shampoo/Chemo

Hi, I have ER Positive breast cancer and have had 2 surgeries (the first was a lumpectomy and a few nodes removed, the second removed the rest of the nodes) in Sept and Dec 2021.  Now about to start 6 rounds of chemotherapy and 15 sessions of radiotherapy.  I was wondering if anyone would be able to recommend a soap, shampoo and facial cleanser/moisturiser please?  I usually have combination skin but have read that the chemotherapy causes dryness.  I've been using epaderm on the surgical area and arm to massage following lymph node clearance which though smelly, seems very moisturising.  I've got neem oil moisturiser for my nails as I read the nails can be a problem and I play the violin!  I had thought Faith in Nature products?  I don't want to spend a fortune either.

Any advice gratefully received, Rhian xxx

Parents
  • Hello Rhian

    We have some information on our website here which may be helpful. Using products designed for sensitive skin or those that are described as gentle can be helpful. Do chat to the chemo nurses and radiotherapy staff as they will likely be able to offer some advice as well. 

    Hopefully some of our members will post to share their favoured skincare routines and tips with you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

Reply
  • Hello Rhian

    We have some information on our website here which may be helpful. Using products designed for sensitive skin or those that are described as gentle can be helpful. Do chat to the chemo nurses and radiotherapy staff as they will likely be able to offer some advice as well. 

    Hopefully some of our members will post to share their favoured skincare routines and tips with you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

Children
No Data