Posts Tagged ‘fragile skin’
During Treatment, Change a Few Bathing Habits. Your Skin will Thank You!
All right, does cancer really have to affect everything? I mean, even how we shower and bathe every day?
Let’s face it: cancer and cancer treatments change your body, skin, hair, and nails, and that means you need to alter your daily habits. Those long, luxurious soaks in hot water may have felt good before, but now—since your skin is probably dry, irritated, fragile, and delicate—they’re likely to make things worse. Hot water robs the skin of its own moisture, breaking down the natural oils and increasing dryness.
That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little luxury. If bathing is your thing, make sure the tub is clean before you step in. You’re more prone to infection, so take the extra time to disinfect, and use toxic-free, eco-friendly cleaners. (more…)
