Product Manual

Your Skin During Cancer Treatments
Most cancer patients have some degree of
skin reaction, either related to radiation or,
occasionally, chemotherapy. The reactions can
vary depending on the type and location of the
cancer and other health issues.
With radiation, skin reactions often occur three
to four weeks after the treatment begins and can
continue for a few weeks after the therapy
is completed. The range of possible skin
conditions include:
• A pink or sunburned appearance
• Extreme dryness
• Irritation
• Itchiness
• Weepy or scaly skin
• Blisters – sometimes resulting in an
open wound
Instances of skin reactions from chemotherapy
are less common and may include:
• Sensitivity – Skin that is delicate to the touch.
• Redness – Especially on the hands and feet.
• Exfoliation – A shedding of the skin.
Defend Your Skin with Remedy
Regular and proper care with Remedy skin care
products can help to relieve minor skin irritations
commonly associated with cancer treatments.
The Remedy family includes two product lines:
Remedy with Olivamine
®
–
A complete line of clinically proven products
for comprehensive skincare.
Remedy with Phytoplex
TM
–
An alternate formulation designed specifi cally
for patients with very sensitive skin.
All Remedy skin care products offer:
• Vitamins to support the ability of the
skin to utilize amino acids
• Powerful antioxidants to help protect
skin cells against free radical damage
• Silicones and natural oils to hold in
moisture and minimize chaffing by
forming a protective barrier
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DefendYour Skin with Remedy
A Product for Every Need
Remedy products are available unscented or with a
pleasant scent from natural sources, including vanilla
and orange oils. Choose from a variety of forms:
Cleansers
Remedy’s soap-free, no-rinse formula cleanses
with phospholipids and coconut oil derivatives
to protect your skin’s natural oils. They cleanse,
moisturize and nourish the skin:
• Hydrating cleansing gel
• No-rinse foaming cleansers
• No-rinse cleansing lotion
• No-rinse antimicrobial cleanser –
An excellent choice if asked to avoid
antiperspirants or deodorants
Moisturizers
Use daily after cleansing and especially after
each treatment. Repeat as needed.
Skin Protectants
Apply Nutrashield protectant on top of
moisturizers to help minimize additional moisture
loss when the skin is very dry.
Antifungals
Antifungal Creams and Powders relieve itching,
burning and irritation associated with fungal
infections.