Looking for Safer and Gentler Personal Care Products

Oncology-trained estheticians also look for the safest and gentlest products for our clients. We often have our favorite lines, based on safety, price and other factors, keeping in mind that not all products in a line are appropriate for all people. One personal care line I often recommend is from ACURE Organics, a company on a mission to educate consumers and to use toxin-free ingredients that are often great choices for cancer patients and survivors. Kristy and Jon Guerra founded ACURE to honor Kristy’s grandmother, who battled breast cancer for over 10 years, as a way to bring awareness to the importance of healthy skin care made without toxins.

Each ACURE product is free from gluten, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, harmful preservatives, petroleum, propylene glycol and artificial colors and is never tested on animals. ACURE is founded on sustainable principles and accessible price points to steer people away from toxic chemicals, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice your health (or wallet) for beautiful skin and hair. Visit ACURE’s website  for a list of the “filthy fifty” ingredients to avoid in personal care.

See below for some simple tips to follow during cancer treatment and suggestions for incorporating some safer and gentler ACURE products into a daily skin care regimen…