Have you had guilt asking your Oncology team about your skin? In the forefront of your mind there’s that thought that you should be happy that you’re alive? Do you think asking about your skin is vain? I’m here to tell you it’s not. You can be strong and get through cancer while looking good. You can put up your best fight when you feel confident. Confidence comes from within as well as on the outside.

We all know how much better our day is when we have the perfect shade of lipstick that just pops! I get my confidence 10x’d when I put on Mac’s Ruby Woo, whoo chile. But no amount of red lipstick can 10x your confidence when you’re experiencing the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation. You can be brave and stick it out but you might have still lacked confidence in your overall appearance. Your skin is dry and dull. The excessive itching, bruising, redness etc. Frequently while undergoing chemotherapy, you’re not aware of the side effects of the medications pertaining to the changes with your skin. Expressed side effect and questions is confirmation…”Oh yes that’s a side effect.”.

During my first Oncology Esthetics training, I was taught to support the doctor.

I re-trained in Oncology Esthetics years later to really understand how I can be of assistance to people experiencing cancer while supporting the medical team. During my initial Oncology Esthetics Training, it was a tough network to navigate and I lacked the resources to really connect with Integrative Cancer Treatments. Two women very close to me were brave enough to share their experiences with cancer as it pertained to their skin which helped me understand more.

I’ve recently heard an esthetician say that she would treat people who have experienced cancer after they conclude their chemotherapy or radiation. As an Oncology Trained Esthetician, I know that there’s more to treating the skin of a person who has experienced cancer then just waiting for them to be done with chemotherapy and radiation. You can actually have skincare services during your treatment and improve the quality of your skin, thus improving the quality of your life.

Here are some key considerations:

• Have you had lymph nodes removed?

• Do you need your head elevated?

• Do you need your feet elevated?

• When was your last chemotherapy treatment?

• Do you have compromised skin?

• Are you a candidate for touch therapy or can you receive a massage?

• What products are safe to use for daily skincare, radiation burns, post surgery scaring?

• What are the photosensitive drugs that you’re taking?

Hopefully you look at these questions and feel confident having an. Oncology Trained esthetician provide services while you undergo cancer treatments. You have access to a specialist that can help ease the dryness, dullness, itching skin, redness etc. Imagine improving your quality of life during your cancer treatments because you look and feel like yourself. The only time you might be touched is when you’re being poked and prodded. Create dedicated time to have someone care for you in a safe, healing way. A Touching Experience Facia is a TLC treatment for people who have experienced or are living with cancer. Your customized treatment is designed to help you relax, release tension and anxiety during cancer treatments. This service is modified to suit your current skin needs. All products used are soothing, hydrating, natural, and botanical. Most importantly, this facial is packed full of T.L.C. Non-toxic ingredients that have been tested and oncology approved.

3 Reasons to Invest in A Touching Experience Facial: 

• Investing in self-care and pampering is a joy creator for you or the person receiving the treatment. 

• Beauty & pampering is a mood booster and soul soother. 

• An Oncology facial gift certificate is a gift that can change someone’s entire day, week, month, life. Letting someone know you care is giving a powerful gift of healing. 

A facial brightens more than your skin. Go to TLC Facial to learn more about how you can gift yourself, a family member or a friend in need of comfort.