Best Calendula Creams for Radiation

Now, calendula creams have been known to soothe irritated and inflamed skin along with moisturizing the affected area. This makes it sense to be used for treating radiation-induced dermatitis (rash, redness, irritation, and dryness).

The calendula creams down below are ones that can be used during and after your radiation treatment.

This is the perfect calendula cream to use for radiation treatment and radiation burns as it contains 18% of zinc oxide.

Pros:

• It forms a protective, breathable, and moisture-repellent barrier.

• It contains non-nano zinc oxide at 18%.

• Can be used as a barrier cream when cleaning, washing up, hairdressing, etc.

• It is free from preservatives, fragrances, declarable allergens, emulsifiers, colourants, and artificial chemicals.

Cons:

• It can dry the skin if used often or liberally and it will show white on the skin if applied too heavily or not rubbed in.

• It is more suitable for oily skin but can still be used for all skin types.

How to use it?

You can apply it to the skin as required up to 6 times a day. For best results use sparingly and frequently. Use more often when the skin is oily and less often if the skin is dry until you find the perfect daily routine for your skin.

What ingredients does it contain?

Helianthus annuus oil, Orbignya oleifera oil, CI77947 non-nano zinc oxide (18%), beeswax, borage oil, tocopherol, calendula officinalis extract, althaea officinalis.

This calendula cream might be suitable for you if you get skin irritation or burns from your radiation treatment.

Pros:

• It moisturizes, soothes, heals, and protects the affected area.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active Ingredient: Calendula officinalis 10% – Healing agent

Inactive Ingredients: alcohol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, cetyl palmitate, glycerin, lauroyl, purified water macrogol glycerides, pegoxol-7 stearate, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, and 1,2-hexanediol.

California Baby Calendula Cream is excellent for use against dry sensitive skin.

Pros:

• There is a review on their website saying that they used this cream for radiation therapy and has positive results.

• It is 100% plant-based.

• Instant soothing hydration, goes on smoothly and doesn’t make skin look or feel greasy.

• Allergy tested: oat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free (except for coconut).

• No synthetic fragrance.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glycerin USP, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Canola Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavender and Clary Sage, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, and Glyceryl Caprylate.

This is a diaper rash cream that could be suitable for you if you have rashes from radiation treatment. The lanolin and zinc oxide provide a protective barrier against excessive moisture, while precious biodynamic calendula, almond oil, and chamomile extracts soothe and soften the skin.

Pros:

• Protects and cares for delicate skin.

• It helps to calm irritated skin and reduces redness.

• It supports skin regeneration.

• It also protects against dampness.

• It is free from synthetic preservatives, colours, fragrances, or raw materials derived from mineral oils.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Sweet Almond Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Beeswax, Lanolin, Glyceryl Linoleate, Hectorite, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Farnesol.

Sun Bum is a really famous brand and many cancer patients also use their sunscreens. The Baby Bum is a separate line made for babies and this comes with the calendula cream they have.

Pros:

• It helps soothe dry, itchy skin along with hydrating the skin with a non-greasy finish.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Dicaprylyl Ether, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavender Oil, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Stearyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Benzoate.

This is a multi-purpose skin cream for rough, dry, flaky, or chapped skin. It is free from PEGs, lanolin, silicones, artificial colourings, fragrances, parabens, and mineral oils.

There is not much information about the ingredients on their website.