Daily Facial Skincare

Always remove makeup & cleanse skin before bedtime. For very dry & sensitive skin, wash with water without cleanser in the morning, then with cleanser in the evening. Do not allow your skin to fully dry between steps.

1. Remove Makeup (if wearing)

Apply jojoba oil to soft cotton pads, wipe gently to remove makeup. Alternatively, try Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil or La Roche Posay Dermo Cleanser.

2. Wash & Pat Dry

Use lukewarm water and a creamy non-foaming cleanser for dry skin or a gentle foaming cleanser for oilier skin. Try O Skin Love MD Gentle Face Wash. For oilier skin, try Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser.

3. Thermal Water Mist

This step is optional but very beneficial. Naturally occurring minerals in a thermal water mist like La Roche Posay Thermal Water soothes dry, irritated skin.

4. Moisturize

Lock in moisture while skin is slightly damp. Use a richer moisturizer like Vanicream Daily Moisturizer for very dry skin, or a light lotion like La Roche Posay Toleriane Oil Free for oilier skin. Choose non-comedogenic to prevent clogging pores.

5. Apply Face Oil

This step is optional but very beneficial for dryness and to reduce inflammation. Use argan, grapeseed, hemp or jojoba oil to promote barrier repair for dry irritated skin. These oils are non-comedogenic.

6. Protect with Mineral SPF 30+

Your skin can be much more susceptible to UV damage from the sun during cancer treatment. Apply a mineral SPF to the face and neck skin daily. Reapply when going outside. Try Solara Suncare’s Daily Defense or Vacation Glow. Both are hydrating and suitable for acneic skin.

Although mineral/physical sunscreens can sometimes feel thick and give a white cast, many chemical sunscreen ingredients can be irritating to sensitive skin and toxic to health.