Cancer makes you look older, faster
Jul 5th 2010adminAging skin & How skin works
When cancer makes your skin age faster, you look older faster, too.
Cell biologists, scientists who study cells and how they work, noticed that in a body affected by cancer, cells follow a pattern similar to the natural aging process – at a much faster rate. The type of treatment plays a huge role in this process — that’s a whole topic in itself and we’ll talk about that another time.
What are the first characteristics that come to mind when you think of aging skin? Dry. Drab. Dull. Sallow. Sagging. Wrinkles. Deep lines …
“That’s not all”, some of you will say, “my skin is red and rashy, covered with little bumps, too.”
What you’re seeing is evidence of inflammation — in addition to all of the above.
Oh, no! That’s not what you wanted to hear at all.
And, as some of you have been unfortunate enough to discover, cancer-related skin conditions can be much, much worse. Such as cracking, peeling and the torment of itching … and itching and itching…
Cancer sufferers find that the principles and techniques of natural skincare help off-set the effects of their medication and treatment.
Everybody has skin, so this applies across the board, not just to women.
Your first goal is to cool the inflammation and heal the injured cells. This is where natural skincare products shine. When the finest botanicals give up their gentle, soothing ingredients, you have the best chance of slowing down cancer’s effect on your skin.
Slow down the aging process even a little and your appearance will benefit.